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Adventure

🇬🇧 UK /["/ədˈventʃə(r)/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ədˈventʃər/"]/

Meaning of Adventure

an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events

In simple words: An exciting journey or experience.

Adventure in a sentence

• Last summer, we went on an exciting adventure in the mountains.
• She loves reading books about adventure and exploration.
• Their journey became a thrilling adventure that they would never forget.
• The theme park has a new adventure ride that everyone is talking about.
• In my childhood, every day felt like a new adventure with my friends.

How to use Adventure

Commonly used in contexts involving travel, exploration, or new experiences. Suitable for both casual and formal discussions, but might sound overly dramatic for everyday activities.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Adventure sounds like 'ad-venture,' imagine a thrilling car ride on a new path.

Related words

Collocations with Adventure

• big
• epic
• exciting
• embark on
• have
• be looking for
• film
• movie
• novel
• quite an adventure
• a sense of adventure
• a spirit of adventure
• big
• epic
• exciting
• embark on
• have
• be looking for
• film
• movie
• novel
• quite an adventure
• a sense of adventure
• a spirit of adventure

Synonyms for Adventure

• expedition
• journey
• quest
• exploration
• venture

Opposites of Adventure

• boredom
• routine
• monotony

Common mistakes with Adventure

• Confused with 'adventurous' which describes someone who enjoys adventure.
• Used as a verb (e.g. 'to adventure') incorrectly.
• Assumed to mean only physical journeys, but it can refer to metaphorical experiences too.

Frequently asked questions about Adventure

What does Adventure mean?

An exciting journey or experience.

What is the definition of Adventure?

an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events

How do you use Adventure in a sentence?

Last summer, we went on an exciting adventure in the mountains.

Can you give another example of Adventure?

She loves reading books about adventure and exploration.

What are synonyms for Adventure?

Common alternatives include expedition, journey, quest, exploration, venture.

What is the opposite of Adventure?

Opposite meanings include boredom, routine, monotony.

What words go with Adventure?

It commonly pairs with big, epic, exciting, embark on, have, be looking for, film, movie, novel, quite an adventure, a sense of adventure, a spirit of adventure, big, epic, exciting, embark on, have, be looking for, film, movie, novel, quite an adventure, a sense of adventure, a spirit of adventure.

What are common mistakes when using Adventure?

Confused with 'adventurous' which describes someone who enjoys adventure. Used as a verb (e.g. 'to adventure') incorrectly. Assumed to mean only physical journeys, but it can refer to metaphorical experiences too.

How do you pronounce Adventure?

US: /["/ədˈventʃər/"]/, UK: /["/ədˈventʃə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Adventure?

Commonly used in contexts involving travel, exploration, or new experiences. Suitable for both casual and formal discussions, but might sound overly dramatic for everyday activities.

What CEFR level is Adventure?

"Adventure" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.