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Word List: Leisure time
- hobby, hobbies [ˈhɒbi]
(noun) - Definition:
- an activity like sport or reading that one enjoys doing in one's spare time
- Example:
- Her hobby is collecting stamps from different countries.
- pursue a hobby
(Chunk) - Example:
- He hadn't pursued a hobby until he started horseback riding.
- interest, interests [ˈɪntɹɛst]
(noun) - Definition:
- a great attention and concern from someone or something
- Example:
- He has a lot of interest in vintage cars.
- be interested in
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- having or showing attention to or curiosity in something, liking it or wanting to know more
- Example:
- Peter is interested in the history of pop music.
- leisure [ˈlɛʒ.ə(ɹ)]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- time free from work or duties
- Example:
- Time for leisure varies from one society to the next.
- leisure time activity, leisure time activities
(noun) - Definition:
- something done for pleasure or entertainment during one's free time
- Example:
- On the weekend, they do a lot of leisure time activities like playing football or swimming.
- activity, activities [ækˈtɪv.ɪ.ti]
(noun) - Definition:
- doing something, being active
- Example:
- Playing basketball is my favourite activity in the afternoon.
- recreation [ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- enjoying yourself and relaxing in your leisure time
- Example:
- Julia's favourite form of recreation is reading.
- relax [rɪˈlæks]
(verb) - Definition:
- to become less severe or tense
- Example:
- After work, she sits down and relaxes.
- fun [fʌn]
(uncountable noun) - Definition:
- amusement, enjoyment or pleasure
- Example:
- Let's go out this evening and have some fun!
- have fun
(Chunk) - Example:
- They really have fun when they play boardgames together.
- engage in [ɪn'geɪʤ]
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- to participate in something or to consider something
- Example:
- The woman is engaged in many different charity clubs.
- be into
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- really being interested in a matter or an activity
- Example:
- My sister is really into singing, she does it every day.
- take part in
(phrasal verb) - Definition:
- participating in an activity
- Example:
- All the boys take part in a theatre play.
- Synonym(s):engage in
- club, clubs [klʌb]
(noun) - Definition:
- an association of members joining together for some common purpose, especially sports or recreation
- Example:
- I want to enter a tennis club.
- youth centre, youth centres [ju:θ ˈsɛntə]
(noun) - Definition:
- a public house where teenagers meet in their leisure time
- Example:
- There is a new youth centre in town.
- join [ˈdʒɔɪn]
(verb) - Definition:
- becoming a member of something
- Example:
- Chris just joined a football team.
Source: http://www.learning-english-online.net/areas/vocabulary/private-life/leisure-time-activities/leisure-time/
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