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pastime

pastime

Meaning of pastime

regular leisure activity

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EN-UK/ˈpæstaɪm/
EN-US/ˈpæsˌtaɪm/
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pastime with Russian translation

pastime usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Его любимое времяпрепровождение — прогулки вдоль реки после работы.

His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

He lists gardening as his main pastime on weekends.

Вязание стало её спокойным времяпрепровождением зимой.

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pastime belongs to the topic "Hobbies and Interests". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

pastimeвремяпрепровождение
showerдуш
elevatorлифт
towelполотенце
TVтелевизор
viewвид
breakfastзавтрак

pastime synonyms

Related words worth learning together

hobby
Often implies a regular, personal activity pursued for pleasure and skill development.
recreation
Often used for activities that refresh or restore energy; somewhat more formal than 'pastime'.
entertainment
Often used for performances, shows, media or events designed to amuse or amuse an audience.
amusement
Focuses on the feeling of being amused or on small entertainments/attractions.
diversion
Usually means a distraction or temporary relief from worries; less neutral as a general pastime word.
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🇬🇧en

Often implies a regular, personal activity pursued for pleasure and skill development.

B1Very Often

His hobby is model aeroplane building.

🇬🇧en

Often used for activities that refresh or restore energy; somewhat more formal than 'pastime'.

B1Often

Public parks offer space for recreation and exercise.

🇬🇧en

Often used for performances, shows, media or events designed to amuse or amuse an audience.

B1Very Often

We went out for some live entertainment last night.

🇬🇧en

Focuses on the feeling of being amused or on small entertainments/attractions.

B1Often

The fair provided hours of amusement for the children.

🇬🇧en

Usually means a distraction or temporary relief from worries; less neutral as a general pastime word.

B1Rarely

Reading was a welcome diversion during the long wait.

P
🇬🇧en
pursuit

Emphasizes an activity that someone follows or devotes time to, often with purpose or goal.

B1Often

Botany is one of her lifelong pursuits.

🇬🇧en

Refers to a subject or activity that attracts someone's attention or curiosity; not necessarily an activity itself.

B1Very Often

She has a strong interest in photography.

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How to pronounce pastime and what this word means

pastime means pastime. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce pastime

/ˈpæstaɪm/

pastime translation

pastime

pastime examples

His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work.

pastime transcription

/ˈpæstaɪm/, /ˈpæsˌtaɪm/

Questions about this word

pastime meaning: what does it mean?

regular leisure activity

pastime pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

pastime is pronounced as /ˈpæstaɪm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

pastime definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

His favourite pastime is walking along the river after work. Translation: Его любимое времяпрепровождение — прогулки вдоль реки после работы.

Is pastime part of Hobbies and Interests vocabulary?

Yes, pastime can be learned in the Hobbies and Interests topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is pastime part of Travel and Leisure vocabulary?

Yes, pastime can be learned in the Travel and Leisure topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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