Pronunciation: /pərˈsuər/

Definitions of pursuer

noun a person or thing that pursues someone or something

Example Sentences

verb none

Example Sentences

A1 The cat pursuer after the mouse.

A2 She pursuer her dreams of becoming a doctor.

B1 The detective pursuer the criminal through the city streets.

B2 The journalist pursuer the truth behind the government scandal.

C1 The scientist pursuer a cure for the rare disease.

C2 The explorer pursuer new frontiers in outer space.

adjective none

Example Sentences

A1 The pursuer dog chased after the squirrel.

A2 She felt the pursuer eyes of the stranger following her.

B1 The pursuer car was right behind us, flashing its headlights.

B2 The pursuer team was determined to catch the criminal before he escaped.

C1 The pursuer investigation led to the capture of the fugitive.

C2 The pursuer tactics used by the police force were highly effective in apprehending the suspect.

adverb none

Example Sentences

A1 The pursuer walked slowly behind the suspect.

A2 The pursuer quietly followed the trail of the escaped prisoner.

B1 The pursuer cautiously approached the target, trying not to be noticed.

B2 The pursuer skillfully tracked the criminal through the crowded city streets.

C1 The pursuer meticulously gathered evidence to build a case against the suspect.

C2 The pursuer relentlessly pursued the fugitive, never giving up until they were captured.

pronoun none

Example Sentences

A1 The pursuer chased after the thief.

A2 The pursuer finally caught up to the suspect.

B1 The pursuer followed the trail of clues to find the missing person.

B2 The pursuer was determined to apprehend the criminal no matter what.

C1 The pursuer meticulously planned each move to outsmart the fugitive.

C2 The pursuer's relentless pursuit of justice never wavered.

preposition none

Example Sentences

A1 The pursuer ran after the thief.

A2 The dog acted as a pursuer, chasing the cat up the tree.

B1 The detective worked tirelessly as the pursuer in the case.

B2 The pursuer carefully followed the suspect, trying not to be seen.

C1 The pursuer's determination to catch the criminal never wavered.

C2 The pursuer's tactics were strategic and calculated, leading to the capture of the fugitive.

conjunction none

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A1 The pursuer caught up with the thief.

A2 The detective acted as the pursuer in the case.

B1 The pursuer continued to follow the suspect through the crowded streets.

B2 Despite being the pursuer, he lost sight of the criminal in the busy marketplace.

C1 The pursuer meticulously planned each move to ensure the capture of the fugitive.

C2 As the pursuer closed in on the target, they knew the chase was coming to an end.

interjection none

Example Sentences

A1 Pursuer! Stop chasing me!

A2 Pursuer, please leave me alone.

B1 I shouted 'Pursuer!' as I ran through the dark alley.

B2 The pursuer caught up to me despite my efforts to escape.

C1 Pursuer, why do you persist in following me?

C2 In a desperate attempt to evade my pursuer, I took a sharp turn down a narrow alleyway.

article none

Example Sentences

A1 The pursuer chased after the thief.

A2 The pursuer followed the suspect into the dark alley.

B1 The pursuer was determined to catch the criminal no matter what.

B2 The pursuer was hot on the trail of the fugitive, never giving up the chase.

C1 The pursuer meticulously planned each move to outsmart the target.

C2 The pursuer was a skilled detective who always got their man.

Examples of pursuer in a Sentence

formal The pursuer of justice diligently gathered evidence to build a strong case.

informal The pursuer of the thief chased him down the street.

slang The pursuer of the latest fashion trends always knows where to shop.

figurative In the game of cat and mouse, the pursuer never gives up the chase.

Grammatical Forms of pursuer

past tense

pursued

plural

pursuers

comparative

more pursuer

superlative

most pursuer

present tense

pursues

future tense

will pursue

perfect tense

has pursued

continuous tense

is pursuing

singular

pursuer

positive degree

pursuer

infinitive

to pursue

gerund

pursuing

participle

pursuing

Origin and Evolution of pursuer

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old French and Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'pursuer' originated from the Old French word 'porsivre' which came from the Latin word 'prosequi' meaning 'follow after'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'pursuer' has retained its original meaning of someone who follows or chases after someone or something, but has also taken on additional connotations related to legal actions or pursuits in a metaphorical sense.