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- [per-soo]
- /pərˈsu/
- /pəˈsjuː/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [per-soo]
- /pərˈsu/
Definitions of pursuing word
- verb with object pursuing to follow in order to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chase. 1
- verb with object pursuing to follow close upon; go with; attend: Bad luck pursued him. 1
- verb with object pursuing to strive to gain; seek to attain or accomplish (an end, object, purpose, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursuing to proceed in accordance with (a method, plan, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursuing to carry on or continue (a course of action, a train of thought, an inquiry, studies, etc.). 1
- verb with object pursuing to continue to annoy, afflict, or trouble. 1
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Origin of pursuing
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English pursuen < Anglo-French pursuer ≪ Latin prōsequī to pursue, follow, continue. See pro-1, sue, prosecute
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Parts of speech for Pursuing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pursuing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
pursuing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pursuing
adj pursuing
- after a while — some time later
- appetent — having an eager longing or desire
- at work — If someone is at work they are doing their job or are busy doing a particular activity.
- by and by — presently or eventually
- continuing — not ended; ongoing
noun pursuing
- field sports — sports carried on in the open countryside, such as hunting, shooting, or fishing
- gainings — profits or earnings
- hunt — to chase or search for (game or other wild animals) for the purpose of catching or killing.
- legwork — work or research involving extensive walking or traveling about, usually away from one's office, as in gathering data for a book, a legal action, etc.
- look see — a visual inspection or survey; look; examination: have a look-see.
adjective pursuing
- engaged — Busy; occupied.
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