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pastime

/ˈpæstaɪm/
pas · time ˈpæs · taɪm
English Definition
n. an activity done for enjoyment
中文释义
消遣，娱乐
Significado en Español
pasatiempo
한국어 뜻
오락, 여가 활동
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
trò tiêu khiển, thú vui
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Example Sentence

Reading is her favorite pastime.

阅读是她最喜欢的消遣。

Synonyms
hobby recreation diversion
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “pastime”:

  1. A hobby
  2. B chore
  3. C obligation
  4. D duty
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A — hobby. “pastime” means n. an activity done for enjoyment

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Collecting old stamps was his favorite ______ on quiet, rainy weekends.

  1. A pastime
  2. B chore
  3. C duty
  4. D burden
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A — pastime. “pastime” means n. an activity done for enjoyment

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Common questions about “pastime”

What does “pastime” mean?

pastime — n. an activity done for enjoyment. In Chinese: 消遣，娱乐.

How do you pronounce “pastime”?

pastime is pronounced /ˈpæstaɪm/. It breaks into 2 syllables: pas · time.

How do you use “pastime” in a sentence?

Reading is her favorite pastime. (阅读是她最喜欢的消遣。)

What are synonyms for “pastime”?

hobby, recreation, diversion — all close in meaning to pastime (n. an activity done for enjoyment).

Is “pastime” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. pastime appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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