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Journey

UK /["/ˈdʒɜːni/"]/US /["/ˈdʒɜːrni/"]/

Definition

an act of travelling from one place to another, especially when they are far apart

In simple words: A trip from one place to another.

Examples

  • The journey to the mountains took us three hours.
  • She felt that her journey in life was just beginning.
  • Every journey starts with a single step.
  • His journey across the desert was difficult and long.
  • I love to read about the journey of famous explorers.

Usage notes

Use 'journey' for travel experiences or personal growth. It's appropriate in both spoken and written contexts. Avoid it in very casual conversations about short trips.

Grammar pattern

journey + object

Memory hint

Think of 'journey' as a 'journeyy' (gosh, it's long!) — imagine packing a bag for a long trek.

Collocations

  • long
  • marathon
  • short
  • go on
  • have
  • make
  • take (somebody)
  • begin
  • end
  • time
  • on journey
  • journey by
  • journey of
  • be tired after a journey
  • be tired from a journey
  • a leg of a journey

Synonyms

  • trip
  • voyage
  • expedition
  • travel
  • trek

Antonyms

  • arrival
  • destination

Common mistakes

  • Using 'journey' instead of 'trip' for short travels.
  • Confusing 'journey' with 'adventure' when the context is different.