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Adventure

UK /["/ədˈventʃə(r)/"]/US /["/ədˈventʃər/"]/

Definition

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

In simple words: An exciting journey or experience.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

  • expedition
  • journey
  • quest
  • exploration
  • venture

Antonyms

  • boredom
  • routine
  • monotony

Common mistakes

  • 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.