PASTIMES Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word pastimes. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PASTIMES
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| interest | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something • a reason for wanting something done • the power of attracting or holding one's attention (because it is unusual or exciting etc.) • a fixed charge for borrowing money; usually a percentage of the amount borrowed • (law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something • (usually plural) a social group whose members control some field of activity and who have common aims • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) verb • excite the curiosity of; engage the interest of • be on the mind of • be of importance or consequence | ||||||||
| pursuit | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • an auxiliary activity • a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly) | ||||||||
| amusement | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of delight at being entertained • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||||
| avocation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an auxiliary activity | ||||||||
| diversion | ||||||||
noun • an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates • a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern) • an attack calculated to draw enemy defense away from the point of the principal attack | ||||||||
| entertainment | nounn | |||||||
noun • an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention | ||||||||
| hobby | nounn | |||||||
noun • an auxiliary activity • a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride • small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds | ||||||||
| recreation | nounn | |||||||
noun • an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates • activity that refreshes and recreates; activity that renews your health and spirits by enjoyment and relaxation | ||||||||
