pursuit

9 points English 7 letters Common Commonness #6,192 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

/pɝːsˈuːt/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

plural pursuits

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

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

an auxiliary activity

a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

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