pursuit, n.
(pursuits)
freq. cnt. 6
(pursuits)
freq. cnt. 6
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 9 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 4
chase following pursual pursuit
sample sentences
"the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
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a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
pursuance pursuit quest
sample sentences
"the pursuit of love""life is more than the pursuance of fame"
"a quest for wealth"
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a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 3 freq. cnt.: 1
interest pastime pursuit
sample sentences
"sailing is her favorite pastime""his main pastime is gambling"
"he counts reading among his interests"
"they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits"
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an auxiliary activity
<noun.act> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
avocation by-line hobby pursuit sideline spare-time activity
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