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Pursuit (Noun)

Meaning 1

The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture; "the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • The detective was in hot pursuit of the suspect, following him through the crowded streets.
  • The police car sped down the highway in pursuit of the speeding vehicle.
  • The hunter was in pursuit of the deer, tracking it through the forest.
  • The pirate ship was in pursuit of the merchant vessel, intent on plundering its cargo.
  • The firefighter was in pursuit of the arsonist, determined to bring him to justice.

Synonyms

  • Pursual
  • Following
  • Chase

Hypernyms

  • Movement
  • Move

Hyponyms

  • Tracking
  • Tailing
  • Stalking

Related Words

  • Pursue (verb)

Meaning 2

A search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria; "the pursuit of love"; "life is more than the pursuance of fame"; "a quest for wealth".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Synonyms

  • Pursuance
  • Quest

Related Words

  • Pursue (verb)

Meaning 3

A diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly); "sailing is her favorite pastime"; "his main pastime is gambling"; "he counts reading among his interests"; "they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits".

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • His friends persuaded him to consider birdwatching as a pursuit that would help him relax and unwind.
  • Throughout her retirement, she found that painting had become her favorite pursuit and a great source of comfort.
  • Photography was his main pursuit for years, during which he traveled to many countries and captured breathtaking landscapes.
  • The neighborhood children loved playing basketball as a pursuit, and it helped them bond and stay active during summer vacations.
  • After college, she dabbled in various pursuits, trying to figure out which activity she wanted to devote most of her time to.

Synonyms

  • Pastime
  • Interest

Hypernyms

  • Diversion
  • Recreation

Hyponyms

  • Avocation
  • Pursuit
  • By-line
  • Sideline
  • Spare-time Activity

Related Words

  • Pursue (verb)

Meaning 4

An auxiliary activity.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Examples

  • In addition to her main job, she has a passion for photography as a pursuit that allows her to express her creativity.
  • Many students engage in extracurricular activities such as sports or music as a pursuit that complements their academic studies.
  • His love of cooking is a pursuit that he enjoys in his free time and often experiments with new recipes.
  • As a pursuit, volunteering at the local animal shelter allows her to give back to the community and care for animals.
  • Reading is a pursuit that he finds relaxing and often gets lost in a good book on his daily commute.

Synonyms

  • Avocation
  • Hobby
  • By-line
  • Sideline
  • Spare-time Activity

Hypernyms

  • Pursuit
  • Pastime
  • Interest

Hyponyms

  • Spelaeology
  • Speleology
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