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UK/["/ˈtrævl/","/ˈtrævlz/","/ˈtrævld/","/ˈtrævlɪŋ/"]/US/["/ˈtrævl/","/ˈtrævlz/","/ˈtrævld/","/ˈtrævlɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Travel

In simple words: To go from one place to another, often to different countries.

Travel in a sentence

  • I want to travel to Europe next summer.
  • It is exciting to travel by plane.
  • We travel a lot for work purposes.
  • She travels every weekend to visit her family.
  • They will travel across the country by car.

How to use Travel

Use 'travel' in general contexts about going places. It's suitable for both spoken and written forms. Avoid using it for local short trips; prefer 'commute' or 'go'.

Grammar pattern

travel + to(place) / travel + for(purpose)

Memory hint

Think of 'travel' as 'tracing your path on a map' to remember it involves movement.

Related words

Collocations with Travel

Opposites of Travel

Common mistakes with Travel

  • Using 'travelled' as a noun instead of a verb.
  • Confusing 'travel' with 'trip' — 'travel' is the action, 'trip' is the event.
  • Saying 'travel to different countries' — specify which countries.

Compare Travel with Journey, Voyage, Expedition, Tour, Trip

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Frequently asked questions about Travel

What does Travel mean?

To go from one place to another, often to different countries.

What is the definition of Travel?

to go from one place to another, especially over a long distance

How do you use Travel in a sentence?

I want to travel to Europe next summer.

Can you give another example of Travel?

It is exciting to travel by plane.

What are synonyms for Travel?

Common alternatives include journey, voyage, expedition, tour, trip.

What is the opposite of Travel?

Opposite meanings include stay, remain.

What words go with Travel?

It commonly pairs with fast, quickly, slowly, across, along, around, freedom to travel, go travelling/​traveling, travel all over the world, fast, quickly, slowly, across, along, around, freedom to travel, go travelling/​traveling, travel all over the world.

What are common mistakes when using Travel?

Using 'travelled' as a noun instead of a verb. Confusing 'travel' with 'trip' — 'travel' is the action, 'trip' is the event. Saying 'travel to different countries' — specify which countries.

How do you pronounce Travel?

US: /["/ˈtrævl/","/ˈtrævlz/","/ˈtrævld/","/ˈtrævlɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtrævl/","/ˈtrævlz/","/ˈtrævld/","/ˈtrævlɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Travel?

Use 'travel' in general contexts about going places. It's suitable for both spoken and written forms. Avoid using it for local short trips; prefer 'commute' or 'go'.

What CEFR level is Travel?

"Travel" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.