Meaning & Definition of Pursuit in English
English⟶
Pursuit
/pərsut/
noun
1. The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
- "The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit"
synonym:
- pursuit,
- chase,
- pursual,
- following
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"
synonym:
- pursuit,
- pursuance,
- quest
3. An auxiliary activity
synonym:
- avocation,
- by-line,
- hobby,
- pursuit,
- sideline,
- spare-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"
synonym:
- pastime,
- interest,
- pursuit
Examples of using
The pursuit of truth is admirable.
The very pursuit of happiness thwarts happiness.
In fact, love is the only genuinely precious thing in life; it's also the only thing worthy of pursuit.