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[h=2]Hi there,
In the free dictionary by Farlex, the following definitions have been given for the word "hobby" and "pastime":
pastime[/h]noun activity, game, sport, entertainment, leisure, hobby, relaxation, recreation, distraction, amusement, diversion His favourite pastime is golf.
[h=2]hobby[/h]noun pastime, relaxation, leisure pursuit, sideline, diversion, avocation, favourite occupation, (leisure) activity My hobbies are letter-writing, football, music, photography, and tennis.
As you see, one of the synonyms for the word "hobby" is pastime, but not entertainment.
However, the word "pastime" is synonymous with both "entertainment" and "hobby". Thus, I wonder if we can consider "hobby", "pastime", and "entertainment" all as synonyms.
In the free dictionary by Farlex, the following definitions have been given for the word "hobby" and "pastime":
pastime[/h]noun activity, game, sport, entertainment, leisure, hobby, relaxation, recreation, distraction, amusement, diversion His favourite pastime is golf.
[h=2]hobby[/h]noun pastime, relaxation, leisure pursuit, sideline, diversion, avocation, favourite occupation, (leisure) activity My hobbies are letter-writing, football, music, photography, and tennis.
As you see, one of the synonyms for the word "hobby" is pastime, but not entertainment.
However, the word "pastime" is synonymous with both "entertainment" and "hobby". Thus, I wonder if we can consider "hobby", "pastime", and "entertainment" all as synonyms.