Word
hobbies
Phoneticshob·bies
US/ˈhɑbiz/
UK/hˈɒbɪz/
Definition
n. activities that you enjoy doing in your free time.
n. plural form of hobby; activities pursued for pleasure or relaxation during leisure time rather than as a profession.
Examples
“My hobbies include reading and swimming.”
“When applying for the job, she mentioned her hobbies to show she had a balanced life outside of the office.”
“While professional commitments often dominate one's schedule, maintaining diverse hobbies can provide the necessary mental stimulation to prevent burnout and foster creative thinking in other areas.”
Examples
simple
“My hobbies include reading and swimming.”
contextual
“When applying for the job, she mentioned her hobbies to show she had a balanced life outside of the office.”
complex
“While professional commitments often dominate one's schedule, maintaining diverse hobbies can provide the necessary mental stimulation to prevent burnout and foster creative thinking in other areas.”
Usage
Always takes a plural verb.
Pitfall
My hobbies is reading and swimming.
My hobbies are reading and swimming.
Since 'hobbies' is plural, you must use the plural verb 'are'.
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