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hobbies

hob·by
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hob-ee]
    • /ˈhɒb i/
    • /ˈhɒb.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hob-ee]
    • /ˈhɒb i/

Definitions of hobbies word

  • noun plural hobbies an activity or interest pursued for pleasure or relaxation and not as a main occupation: Her hobbies include stamp-collecting and woodcarving. 1
  • noun plural hobbies a child's hobbyhorse. 1
  • noun plural hobbies Archaic. a small horse. 1
  • noun plural hobbies a small Old World falcon, Falco subbuteo, formerly flown at such small game as larks. 1
  • idioms hobbies ride a hobby, to concern oneself excessively with a favorite notion or activity. Also, ride a hobbyhorse. 1
  • noun hobbies Plural form of hobby. 1

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Origin of hobbies

First appearance:

before 1325
One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English hoby(n), probably for Robin, or Robert (cf. hob2), used as horse's name, as in dobbin

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Parts of speech for Hobbies

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hobbies popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

hobbies usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for hobbies

noun hobbies

  • diversions — Plural form of diversion.
  • sidelines — a line at the side of something.
  • interests — the feeling of a person whose attention, concern, or curiosity is particularly engaged by something: She has a great interest in the poetry of Donne.
  • amusements — Plural form of amusement.
  • arts — cunning or crafty actions or plots; schemes

Antonyms for hobbies

noun hobbies

  • entertainments — Plural form of entertainment.
  • works — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
  • dislikes — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of dislike.
  • hates — Feel intense or passionate dislike for (someone).

Top questions with hobbies

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