noun
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pursuing
puh-SYOO-ihng
Pursuing (noun) means the act of chasing or working toward something. Example: “Her pursuing of a medical degree demanded years of study.”
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The act of chasing or working toward something.
"Her pursuing of a medical degree demanded years of study."
"The pursuing of happiness can be a lifelong task."
"His pursuing of the deal took months of negotiation."
How to use pursuing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe ongoing act of chasing after or working toward something; related to "pursuit."
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What does “pursuing” mean?
The word “pursuing” means the act of chasing or working toward something. In plain terms, the ongoing act of chasing after or working toward something; related to "pursuit.".
How do you pronounce “pursuing”?
“Pursuing” is pronounced puh-SYOO-ihng (/pɚˈsu.ɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “pursuing” in a sentence?
Here is “pursuing” used in a sentence: “His pursuing of the deal took months of negotiation.”
What part of speech is “pursuing”?
“Pursuing” is a noun.
Is “pursuing” a common word?
“Pursuing” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between pursuing and chasing?
Both mean going after something, but 'pursuing' usually suggests a sustained, purposeful effort toward a goal, such as pursuing a career or a dream. 'Chasing' tends to imply more immediate or physical movement after a target and can sound more urgent or less deliberate.
When should you use pursuing instead of seeking?
Use 'pursuing' when you are actively working toward a goal you have already committed to, such as pursuing a degree. Use 'seeking' when you are still looking for or trying to find something you have not yet secured, such as seeking advice or seeking a solution.
What is the difference between pursuing and pursuit?
'Pursuing' is the verb form describing the ongoing action, as in 'pursuing a goal.' 'Pursuit' is the noun form, used in phrases like 'in pursuit of a goal.' They express the same idea in different grammatical roles.
What preposition is used with pursuing?
'Pursuing' is normally followed directly by its object with no preposition, as in 'pursuing happiness' or 'pursuing legal action.' When a preposition is needed, English switches to the noun form in the phrase 'in pursuit of.'
