pastime (n)
interest#1 (n)
pursuit#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
examples 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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Hypernym diversion, recreation
Derivationally related form pursuit → pursue
Hyponym avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity
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Hyponym diversion, recreation
Hypernym avocation, by-line, hobby, pursuit, sideline, spare-time activity
Derivationally related form pursue → pursuit

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