[Vocabulary] hobby

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princesabharwal

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Hi,

Please let me know the exact word in the sentence mentioned below and also let me know if the sentence is correct:


I had a hobby to swim when i was in school but I didn't have money to join swimming classes. Now as Iam earning I can pursue my hobby.

Is pursue the right word? What are the other words we can use?

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Prince Sabharwal
 

englishhobby

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Google search results for "persue my hobby" (about 900) show this phrase is used sometimes. What do native speakers think?
 

bhaisahab

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"To pursue a hobby" is fine. I would rewrite the sentence a little, like this:
When I was at school my hobby was swimming but I didn't have money to join swimming classes. Now, as I am earning I can pursue my hobby.
 
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