The difference between Amusement and Pastime
When used as nouns, amusement means entertainment, whereas pastime means something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.
Pastime is also verb with the meaning: to sport.
check bellow for the other definitions of Amusement and Pastime
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Amusement as a noun (uncountable):
Entertainment
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Amusement as a noun (countable):
An activity that is entertaining or amusing, such as dancing, gunning, or fishing.
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Pastime as a noun:
Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably
Examples:
"Chatting is a pleasant pastime."
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Pastime as a verb (intransitive, obsolete):
to sport; to amuse oneself