Basic Details
Word: Pursuit
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The act of chasing or trying to catch something or someone.
Synonyms: Chase, quest, search
Antonyms: Avoidance, retreat, escape
Idioms and Phrases
- Pursuit of happiness: The effort to find joy or fulfilment. Example: "She dedicated her life to the pursuit of happiness through education."
- In hot pursuit: Following someone closely in an attempt to catch them. Example: "The police were in hot pursuit of the thief down the busy street."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey that benefits everyone.
Example 2: In their pursuit of the treasure, the explorers faced many challenges along the way.
Example 3: The cat was in pursuit of the mouse, running quickly across the floor.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "pursuit" comes from the Old French word "poursuite," which means 'the act of following after'? It has been used in English since the Middle Ages!
Famous Quote
"The best way to predict the future is to create it." — Peter Drucker. This quote relates to the pursuit of one's goals and aspirations.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "pursuit" mean?
a) The act of running a race
b) The act of chasing or trying to catch something
c) The act of sitting quietly
d) The act of playing a game
Answer: b) The act of chasing or trying to catch something
2. Which of these is a synonym of "pursuit"?
a) Relaxation
b) Quest
c) Celebration
d) Break
Answer: b) Quest
3. Which of these is an antonym of "pursuit"?
a) Chase
b) Escape
c) Search
d) Conquer
Answer: b) Escape
4. Which sentence uses "pursuit" correctly?
a) They were in pursuit of their dreams, working hard every day.
b) He placed the pursuit on the shelf.
c) The pursuit cooked dinner for the family.
d) The dog enjoys the pursuit of sunshine.
Answer: a) They were in pursuit of their dreams, working hard every day.
5. Which idiom means to chase after something?
a) In hot pursuit
b) Cold as ice
c) A piece of cake
d) On cloud nine
Answer: a) In hot pursuit
