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lei·sure
 leisure
- pronunciation:
- li
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 r
- phrases:
- at leisure, at one's leisure
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noun |
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freedom from work or other duties or responsibilities that require time and effort; free time.
Life was hard for our ancestors, and they had little leisure.In his leisure, he likes to read mystery novels.- antonyms:
- toil, work
- similar words:
- ease, recreation, relaxation, repose, respite, rest
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| related words: |
convenience, freedom, time |
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at leisure |
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at one's leisure |
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similar to leisure |
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ease, rest |
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some activities associated with leisure |
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amble, fish, garden, idle, lounge, muse, picnic, play, putter, read, stroll, unwind |
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some places associated with leisure |
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arcade, arena, barbecue, beach, boat, carnival, circus, concert, den, fair, field, hammock, living room, movie, museum, park, picnic, pier, playground, restaurant, rocking chair, sofa, theater, yard |
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some things conventionally associated with leisure |
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amusement, entertainment, recess, recreation, vacation |
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some ways of describing leisure |
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calm, lazy, peaceful, quiet, serene |
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