Pursued Definition & Meaning
pursued
- adjective
- followed with enmity as if to harm; "running and leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes"
- noun
- a person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued"
"Pursued" in song lyrics
See how pursued is used in real songs:
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"Because a dream is what you wanna do, but still haven't pursued"
Aesop Rock — No Regrets -
"And that I'm glad I pursued"
Drift f/ Molly — Don't Call Me -
"Unless we're takinga route we have not pursued"
Flobots — Stand Up
Words that rhyme with pursued
Usage tips for "pursued"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "pursued" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for pursued to find words that pair well.
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does pursued mean?
- followed with enmity as if to harm; "running and leaping like a herd of pursued antelopes" a person who is being chased; "the film jumped back and forth from the pursuer to the pursued"
- What part of speech is pursued?
- Pursued is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does pursued have?
- Pursued has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).