* Noun: This is the most common usage. It refers to the act of chasing or seeking something.
* *Example:* "The police were in hot pursuit of the thief."
* Verb: Less common, but "pursuit" can be used as a verb meaning to chase or follow.
* *Example:* *They pursued their dreams relentlessly.*
Let me know if you have a specific sentence in mind, and I can tell you the part of speech for "pursuit" in that context!