"Pursued" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"pursued" Definition
- followed by a person or animal wishing to overtake, capture, kill, etc.; chased: Dogs' keen sense of smell and hunting instinct make it difficult for a pursued animal to escape.
- being the goal or purpose that motivates a person’s striving or effort: Every phrase in the document has been carefully weighed to serve the pursued objective.
- carried on or continued: Going from one university to another for short stays might be less beneficial than a steadily pursued course at one place.
- practiced, as an occupation, pastime, etc.: Whether as a hobby or as a career, music and dance have always been among the most highly pursued performing arts.
- studied or discussed over some time: This publication focuses on the long pursued question of best timing for orthodontic treatment.
- the simple past tense and past participle of pursue.
"pursued" Synonyms & Antonyms
"pursued" synonyms:
- took,
- studied,
- majored-in,
- took-up,
- concentrated-on,
- focused-on,
- learned,
- learnt,
- specialised-in,
- specialized-in,
- did,
- trained-in,
- grasped,
- mastered,
- practiced,
- practised,
- acquired-a-knowledge-of,
- applied-oneself-to,
- dedicated-oneself-to
"pursued" antonyms:
- missed,
- overlooked,
- discounted,
- neglected,
- let-slip,
- passed,
- passed-over,
- passed-up,
- bypassed,
- failed-to-catch,
- failed-to-notice,
- failed-to-see,
- failed-to-spot,
- lost-sight-of,
- overpassed,
- dropped-the-ball,
- glossed-over,
- let-go,
- let-something-slide