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Travel

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

Definition

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

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

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • journey
  • voyage
  • expedition
  • tour
  • trip

Antonyms

  • stay
  • remain

Common mistakes

  • 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.