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Reading is my favorite pastime.
What does Pastime mean?
a pastime is a hobby or free-time activity.
Dictionary definition
An activity someone enjoys doing in free time.
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Pastime in a sentence
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The family chose hiking as a weekend pastime.
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A pastime can help people relax, learn skills, and spend time with others.
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pas · tym · strongest beat: pas
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WordPastime.
Partnoun.
MeaningPastime means a pastime is a hobby or free-time activity.
ExampleExample: Reading is my favorite pastime.
Word breakdown
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- Syllables
- pas · tym
- Strongest beat
- pas
- Ending
- tym
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on pas.
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Synonyms
Words like Pastime
hobbyAn activity done for enjoyment.
recreationAn enjoyable activity done in free time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
choreA task that must be done, often not for fun.
work dutyA responsibility rather than a leisure activity.
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pastime
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pastimes
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