Hobby vs. Passion

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Hobbynoun

An activity that one enjoys doing in one's spare time.

Hobbynoun

(horses) An extinct breed of horse native to the British Isles, also known as the Irish Hobby

Hobbynoun

Any of four species of small falcons in the genus Falco, especially Falco subbuteo.

Hobbynoun

A small, strong-winged European falcon (Falco subbuteo), formerly trained for hawking.

Hobbynoun

A strong, active horse, of a middle size, said to have been originally from Ireland; an ambling nag.

Hobbynoun

A stick, often with the head or figure of a horse, on which boys make believe to ride.

Hobbynoun

A subject or plan upon which one is constantly setting off; a favorite and ever-recurring theme of discourse, thought, or effort; that which occupies one's attention unduly, or to the weariness of others; a ruling passion.

Hobbynoun

an auxiliary activity

Hobbynoun

a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride

Hobbynoun

small Old World falcon formerly trained and flown at small birds

Hobbynoun

an activity done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure

Hobbynoun

a small horse or pony.

Hobbynoun

an early type of bicycle without pedals, propelled by pushing the feet against the ground.

Hobbynoun

a migratory Old World falcon with long, narrow wings, catching dragonflies and birds on the wing.

Hobby

A hobby is considered to be a regular activity that is done for enjoyment, typically during one's leisure time. Hobbies include collecting themed items and objects, engaging in creative and artistic pursuits, playing sports, or pursuing other amusements.

Passionnoun

Any great, strong, powerful emotion, especially romantic love or hate.

Passionnoun

Fervor, determination.

Passionnoun

An object of passionate or romantic love or strong romantic interest.

Passionnoun

sexual intercourse, especially when very emotional

Passionnoun

The suffering of Jesus leading up to and during his crucifixion.

Passionnoun

A play, musical composition or display meant to commemorate the suffering of Jesus.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) Suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition; opposed to action.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) Capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) An innate quality, property, or attribute of a thing.

Passionnoun

(obsolete) Disorder of the mind; madness.

Passionverb

(obsolete) To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

Passionverb

(transitive) To give a passionate character to.

Passionnoun

A suffering or enduring of imposed or inflicted pain; any suffering or distress (as, a cardiac passion); specifically, the suffering of Christ between the time of the last supper and his death, esp. in the garden upon the cross.

Passionnoun

The state of being acted upon; subjection to an external agent or influence; a passive condition; - opposed to action.

Passionnoun

Capacity of being affected by external agents; susceptibility of impressions from external agents.

Passionnoun

The state of the mind when it is powerfully acted upon and influenced by something external to itself; the state of any particular faculty which, under such conditions, becomes extremely sensitive or uncontrollably excited; any emotion or sentiment (specifically, love or anger) in a state of abnormal or controlling activity; an extreme or inordinate desire; also, the capacity or susceptibility of being so affected; as, to be in a passion; the passions of love, hate, jealously, wrath, ambition, avarice, fear, etc.; a passion for war, or for drink; an orator should have passion as well as rhetorical skill.

Passionnoun

Disorder of the mind; madness.

Passionnoun

Passion week. See Passion week, below.

Passionverb

To give a passionate character to.

Passionverb

To suffer pain or sorrow; to experience a passion; to be extremely agitated.

Passionnoun

strong feeling or emotion

Passionnoun

intense passion or emotion