Definitions
- Describing the act of searching for and killing wild animals for food or sport. - Referring to the process of tracking and capturing a criminal or fugitive. - Talking about the act of pursuing something relentlessly or with great determination.
- Referring to the act of chasing or following someone or something in order to catch or capture it. - Describing the process of striving towards a goal or ambition with great effort. - Talking about the act of engaging in a particular activity or interest with passion or dedication.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve the act of chasing or following something.
- 2Both can be used to describe physical or metaphorical pursuits.
- 3Both imply a sense of determination and effort.
- 4Both can be used as verbs or participles.
What is the difference?
- 1Object: Hunted refers specifically to the act of searching for and killing wild animals, while pursued can refer to any kind of pursuit.
- 2Intensity: Pursued implies a greater sense of effort and determination than hunted.
- 3Goal: Pursued often implies a specific goal or ambition, while hunted does not necessarily have a goal beyond capturing or killing the target.
- 4Connotation: Hunted can have negative connotations related to hunting animals, while pursued is generally neutral or positive.
- 5Usage: Hunted is more commonly used in the context of hunting animals, while pursued is more versatile and can be used in a wider range of contexts.
Remember this!
Hunted and pursued both involve the act of chasing or following something with effort and determination. However, hunted specifically refers to the act of searching for and killing wild animals, while pursued can refer to any kind of pursuit, whether physical or metaphorical. Additionally, pursued implies a greater sense of intensity and effort towards a specific goal or ambition.
