Langtolang Multilingual Dictionary

NOUN 4

1. the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

   • “the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit”
   Synonymschasepursualfollowing

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”
   Synonymspursuancequest

3. an auxiliary activity

   Synonymsavocationby-linehobbysidelinespare-time activity

4. 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”
   Synonymspastimeinterest