Pursuit Meaning

There are 4 meaning(s) for word Pursuit

Meaning 1 : a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

    Example : they criticized the boy for his limited pursuits

    Synonyms : interest,  pastime
Meaning 2 : an auxiliary activity

    Synonyms : avocation,  by-line,  hobby,  sideline,  spare-time activity
Meaning 3 : the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

    Example : the culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit

    Synonyms : chase,  following,  pursual
Meaning 4 : a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

    Example : the pursuit of love

    Synonyms : pursuance,  quest


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