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Trip

🇬🇧 UK /["/trɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/trɪp/"]/

Meaning of Trip

a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose

In simple words: A journey or travel to a place.

Trip in a sentence

• I went on a trip to the beach last weekend.
• She packed her bags for the trip to Europe.
• Be careful not to trip over the steps.
• The trip was full of fun activities and new experiences.
• He took a trip to see his grandparents last summer.

How to use Trip

Use 'trip' to refer to travel, especially short journeys. Informally, it can also mean to stumble. Avoid using in very formal contexts like business presentations.

Grammar pattern

trip + object

Memory hint

Think of taking a trip — you pack your bag and have fun!

Related words

Collocations with Trip

• extended
• long
• brief
• be (away) on
• do
• go on
• on trip
• trip by
• trip to
• a trip abroad
• the trip home
• the trip of a lifetime

Synonyms for Trip

• journey
• excursion
• voyage
• tour
• outing

Opposites of Trip

• stay
• remain

Common mistakes with Trip

• Confused with 'travel' — 'trip' is more specific.
• Used as a verb incorrectly, should be 'tripped'.
• Mixing up 'trip' with 'journey' — 'journey' implies longer travels.

Frequently asked questions about Trip

What does Trip mean?

A journey or travel to a place.

What is the definition of Trip?

a journey to a place and back again, especially a short one for pleasure or a particular purpose

How do you use Trip in a sentence?

I went on a trip to the beach last weekend.

Can you give another example of Trip?

She packed her bags for the trip to Europe.

What are synonyms for Trip?

Common alternatives include journey, excursion, voyage, tour, outing.

What is the opposite of Trip?

Opposite meanings include stay, remain.

What words go with Trip?

It commonly pairs with extended, long, brief, be (away) on, do, go on, on trip, trip by, trip to, a trip abroad, the trip home, the trip of a lifetime.

What are common mistakes when using Trip?

Confused with 'travel' — 'trip' is more specific. Used as a verb incorrectly, should be 'tripped'. Mixing up 'trip' with 'journey' — 'journey' implies longer travels.

How do you pronounce Trip?

US: /["/trɪp/"]/, UK: /["/trɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Trip?

Use 'trip' to refer to travel, especially short journeys. Informally, it can also mean to stumble. Avoid using in very formal contexts like business presentations.

What CEFR level is Trip?

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