word
Pursuit
Pur-SOOT
/pɜːrˈsuːt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pursuit
Dictionary meaning
The act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture.
Examples
- The culprit started to run and the cop took off in pursuit.
- The pursuit of love.
Synonyms: following, chase, pursual
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