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TRAVEL - TRIP - JOURNEY - TOUR - VOYAGE
Meaning and use of the words 'trip', 'travel', 'journey', 'tour', and 'voyage'..
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- 1.1 Alternative forms
- 1.2 Pronunciation
- 1.3.1.1 Conjugation
- 1.3.1.2 Synonyms
- 1.3.1.3 Derived terms
- 1.3.1.4 Translations
- 1.4.1.1 Usage notes
- 1.4.1.2 Synonyms
- 1.4.1.3 Derived terms
- 1.4.1.4 Translations
- 1.4.1.5 Further reading
- 1.5 References
- 1.6 Anagrams
- 2.1 Etymology
- 2.2 Adjective
- 2.3 References
- 3.1 Etymology
- 3.2 Adjective
- 3.3 References
English [ edit ]
Alternative forms [ edit ].
- travail ( obsolete )
- travell ( obsolete )
Pronunciation [ edit ]
- IPA ( key ) : /ˈtɹævəl/
- Rhymes: -ævəl
Etymology 1 [ edit ]
From Middle English travelen ( “ to make a laborious journey, travel ” ) from Middle Scots travailen ( “ to toil, work, travel ” ) , alteration of Middle English travaillen ( “ to toil, work ” ) , from Old French travailler ( “ to trouble, suffer, be worn out ” ) . See the doublet travail .
Largely displaced fare , from Old English faran ( “ to go [a long distance], to travel ” ) . More at fare .
Verb [ edit ]
travel ( third-person singular simple present travels , present participle travelling or ( US ) traveling , simple past and past participle travelled or ( US ) traveled )
- 1661 , John Stephens, An Historical Discourse... , Prol.: He that feareth oblatration must not travel .
- 1930 , Marmaduke Pickthall , transl., The Meaning of the Glorious Koran , surah 28, verse 29: Then, when Moses had fulfilled the term, and was travelling with his housefolk, he saw in the distance a fire and said unto his housefolk: Bide ye (here). Lo! I see in the distance a fire; peradventure I shall bring you tidings thence, or a brand from the fire that ye may warm yourselves.
- ( intransitive ) To pass from one place to another; to move or transmit . Soundwaves can travel through water. The supposedly secret news of Mary's engagement travelled quickly through her group of friends.
- ( intransitive , basketball ) To move illegally by walking or running without dribbling the ball.
- ( transitive ) To travel throughout (a place). I’ve travelled the world.
- 1596 (date written; published 1633 ), Edmund Spenser , A Vewe of the Present State of Irelande [ … ] , Dublin: [ … ] Societie of Stationers, [ … ] , →OCLC ; republished as A View of the State of Ireland [ … ] (Ancient Irish Histories), Dublin: [ … ] Society of Stationers, [ … ] Hibernia Press, [ … ] [ b ] y John Morrison, 1809 , →OCLC : They shall not be travailed forth of their own franchises.
- 1707 , Richard Baxter, The Practical Works of the Late Reverend and Pious Mr. Richard Baxter , page 646 : Necessity will make men fare hard, and work hard, and travel hard, go bare, and suffer much; yea it will even cut off a leg or arm to save their lives;
- 1719 , William Tilly, The Acceptable Sacrifice , page 335 : We labour sore, and travel hard, and much Study is a Weariness to our Flesh; and of making many Books there is no End.
- 1794 , “Resignation”, in A Complete Edition of the Poets of Great Britain.Volume 10 , page 144 : Man holds in constant service bound The blustering winds and seas; Nor suns disdain to travel hard Their master, man, to please;
Conjugation [ edit ]
† Archaic or obsolete . * US.
Synonyms [ edit ]
- fare , journey , reyse
Derived terms [ edit ]
- fellow-travel
- road less traveled
- travellable , travelable
- travelled , traveled ( adjective )
- traveller , traveler
- travel light
Translations [ edit ]
Etymology 2 [ edit ].
From Middle English travail , travell , from Old French travail , travaille , travaillie , traval , travalle , traveaul , traveil , traveille , travel . Doublet of travail .
Noun [ edit ]
travel ( countable and uncountable , plural travels )
- The act of traveling; passage from place to place. space travel travel to Spain
- 2023 November 29, 'Mystery Shopper', “Does the railway deliver for passengers?”, in RAIL , number 997 , page 53 : But overall, I think the railway delivered very well on my travels . I'd give it 9/10 - there are just a few little rough edges that need smoothing off.
- 1903 , Henry Yule, Arthur Burnell, Hobson-Jobson : CALUAT, s. This in some old travels is used for Ar. khilwat, 'privacy, a private interview' (C. P. Brown, MS.).
- The activity or traffic along a route or through a given point.
- The working motion of a piece of machinery; the length of a mechanical stroke. There was a lot of travel in the handle, because the tool was out of adjustment. My drill press has a travel of only 1.5 inches.
- 1667 , John Tanner, The hidden treasures of the art of physick , page 208 : Hard Labour is when more vehement Pains and dangerous Symptomes happen to Women in Travel , and continue a longer time.
- Distance that a keyboard's key moves vertically when depressed. The keys have great travel .
Further reading [ edit ]
References [ edit ].
- “ travel ”, in The Century Dictionary [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911 , →OCLC .
- “ travel ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913 , →OCLC .
Anagrams [ edit ]
- retval , varlet
Norwegian Bokmål [ edit ]
Etymology [ edit ].
Possibly from French travail ; compare with Danish travl .
Adjective [ edit ]
travel ( neuter singular travelt , definite singular and plural travle , comparative travlere , indefinite superlative travlest , definite superlative travleste )
- “travel” in The Bokmål Dictionary .
Norwegian Nynorsk [ edit ]
travel ( neuter singular travelt , definite singular and plural travle , comparative travlare , indefinite superlative travlast , definite superlative travlaste )
- “travel” in The Nynorsk Dictionary .
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Travel and Transport
Travel vocabulary: using english for travel.
Travel vocabulary is one of the most useful areas of language learning today, as more people than ever are travelling far and wide for business and pleasure. There are many useful words and phrases we use when travelling and dealing with transport.
Although our travel plans have been put on hold for a while due to the Coronavirus pandemic , the world is slowly starting to open up again. This means we need to be ready with our travel language and vocabulary for when we can get a flight, a bus or a train!
For non-native speakers , travel vocabulary is a particularly useful topic of study and always a popular subject, allowing you to enjoy organising your travels without worrying about language issues.
Explore travel vocabulary here and learn useful vocabulary related to travelling and using public transport. We have included useful words related to using trains, buses, cars, taxis, planes and boats, so you can have your travel phrases covered, whatever your mode of transport.
General English Travel Vocabulary:
to arrive , to depart, to leave, to stay,
to cancel, cancellation, cancelled, delay, delayed
to book, to reserve, reservation, to cancel a reservation
holiday, business trip
suitcase, bag, luggage
trip, journey, to travel, map
travel agent, brochure
ticket office, fare, price, single/return ticket
by foot, on foot
travelling by plane, by train, by taxi, by car, by boat
roundabout, road, traffic lights, speed limit, junction, cross roads, road signs
Image source
Transport Vocabulary and Useful Phrases:
Wheels, steering wheel, dash board, indicators, headlights, roof, bonnet, boot, engine, battery, windscreen wipers, garage, car mechanic, petrol station, service (a ‘check up’ for a car)
Double decker, single decker, passengers, bus driver, bus stop, bus station, bus conductor, coach, luggage hold, bus lane
Bus travelling phrases:
the next stop, the last stop, to get on/off the bus, to buy a ticket
Train station, platform, track, level crossing, locomotive, underground, cross-country, local, return, single, ticket, carriage, first/second class, train driver, ticket inspector, waiting room, seat, timetable, guard, season ticket, fare, travel card, buffet car
Train travel phrases:
to catch a train, to check the timetable, on the platform, to travel cross-country
to get on the train, to embark, to set off (on a journey)
to get off the train, to disembark, to alight
ticket machine – a machine where you can buy your train tickets
ticket gate – a mechanical gate blocking access, where you need to insert your ticket to pass through
the buffet car – a carriage on a train where you can buy drinks and snacks
Grand Central Station , New York City – image source
Cab, black cab (official English taxi), fare, taxi rank, taxi driver, tip ( noun and verb )
Taxi travel phrases:
to hail a taxi / to flag down a taxi (when you raise your arm to get a taxi driver’s attention to encourage it to stop in the street)
to pay the fare (the fare is the fee for the journey)
to tip the driver (verb) / to give the driver a tip (noun)
Aeroplane, airport, airline, wing, runway, pilot, gate, passport, excess baggage charge, cabin crew, flight attendant, air steward/stewardess, security, turbulence, seatbelt
take off, landing
turbulence (uncomfortable, sudden movements of a plane due to air pressure/temperature changes)
hand luggage (luggage you take into the cabin with you)
hold luggage/checked luggage (luggage you check in for stowage under the aircraft)
over-head locker (where you can put your hand luggage)
boarding card, customs, departures, arrivals, lounge, aisle seat, window seat, check-in, in-flight movie, in-flight entertainment
terminal 1, terminal 2 / T1, T2 (a terminal is where passengers go to buy tickets, check in luggage, go to their boarding gate etc.)
boarding gate – where passenger go to board the plane (i.e. to get on the plane), located inside the terminal building
A plane takes off – image source
Plane travel phrases:
to put luggage/bags in the hold
to board the plane
prepare for take off, the plane will be taking off in 30 minutes
prepare for landing, the plane will be landing in 20 minutes
to fasten your seatbelt, to buckle up (‘buckle up’ is slang for ‘fasten your seatbelt’)
the flight was quite turbulent, to experience some turbulence, there was some light/heavy turbulence
“How was your flight?”
“It was good, thanks, except there was some turbulence during the descent that made me spill my drink!”
“Great – it was a smooth flight and I slept most of the time.”
Ferry, cruise ship, harbour, deck, port, sea, ocean, cabin, captain, sail, sea sickness , crossing, on board, life belt/jacket, foot passenger, buffet, port side, starboard
- The difference between a boat and a ship: boats are small to mid-sized vessels, often used for pleasure trips. Boat is also a generic term for water vessels. Ships are normally larger and are used to carry cargo, passengers or smaller boats.
Boat travelling phrases:
to embark (to get on the boat) / to disembark (to get off the boat)
‘choppy’ seas / rough seas / strong waves
Calm waters will provide a peaceful cruise for this ship – image source
calm waters / still waters
to sail, to have a good crossing (a ‘crossing’ is when you go from one place to another on a boat/ship) – e.g. “Did you have a good crossing?”
to go out on deck (to go outside on the ship)
welcome aboard/on board (you might hear this when you embark for the first time)
the captain’s table (where the captain sits at dinner – sometimes passengers might get an invitation to site at the captain’s table at some point during their cruise)
- ‘Plain sailing’ is an idiom that means an event that goes smoothly: ‘It’s all plain sailing from here’
It’s a great day to be ‘out on deck’ – image source
English at the Train Station
Useful travelling vocabulary for using the train, including phrases you may want to say, phrases you may hear and comments you might want to make about travelling by train:
- Train times on timetables are always given in the twenty-four hour clock format. So, 5.15 pm would be 17.15 and 9.05 am would be 09.05.
A busy airport – image source
“How was the journey?”
“It was fine, the train arrived on time and I managed to buy a coffee from the buffet car.”
“Terrible, the first two trains were cancelled and then I had to stand up for the entire journey.”
“My train was delayed, so I passed the time by browsing in the station bookshop”
English vocabulary at the airport
Travelling vocabulary for using planes and visiting the airport, including phrases you might hear at the airport and sentences you might need to say when travelling by plane:
Click here to explore more essential English vocabulary and phrases for everyday situations.
When travelling and using transport, you might also need to ask for directions. Check out how to ask for directions in English when travelling around a city with our directions page. Our article includes possible questions you might want to ask and answers you could receive when navigating your way around a new town.
Let us know your thoughts on travel vocabulary
What do you find most difficult about using English when travelling?
Do you find any of these phrases related to travel and transport confusing?
Can you think of other useful English travel vocabulary for using different modes of transport?
TEFL teachers, how do you incorporate travelling vocabulary into your English lessons?
2 thoughts on “ Travel and Transport ”
Thank you for the provided phrases and words. I would also like to see a short dialogue or common phrases when someone got lost in a city or trying to get somewhere, so that there should be various options for speaking about traveling ina city
Hi Tatyana, thanks for your comment. A dialogue like this is a great suggestion. We will looks to add something like this to the travel and transport page soon. In the meantime, you might find our directions page useful, as this contains phrases for asking for directions when travelling in a city.
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[ trav - uh l ]
verb (used without object)
to travel for pleasure.
- to move or go from one place or point to another.
- to proceed or advance in any way.
- to go from place to place as a representative of a business firm.
He travels in a wealthy crowd.
- Informal. to move with speed.
- to pass, or be transmitted, as light or sound.
- Basketball. (of a player in possession of the ball) to take more than two steps without dribbling or passing the ball.
- to move in a fixed course, as a piece of mechanism.
verb (used with object)
- to travel, journey, or pass through or over, as a country or road.
We traveled a hundred miles.
to travel logs downriver.
to travel to other planets.
to set out on one's travels.
a book of travels.
- such an account or work.
an increase in travel on state roads.
- Basketball. an instance of traveling with the ball.
- the complete movement of a moving part, especially a reciprocating part, in one direction, or the distance traversed; stroke.
- length of stroke.
to reduce the travel of food from kitchen to table.
a travel alarm clock.
/ ˈtrævəl /
she travelled across France
he travels to improve his mind
he travelled the country
- to go, move, or cover a specified or unspecified distance
to travel in textiles
- (esp of perishable goods) to withstand a journey
the sound travelled for miles
- to progress or advance
- basketball to take an excessive number of steps while holding the ball
- (of part of a mechanism) to move in a fixed predetermined path
that car certainly travels
- informal. often foll by with to be in the company (of); associate
- the act of travelling
a travel brochure
- usually plural a tour or journey
- the distance moved by a mechanical part, such as the stroke of a piston
- movement or passage
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Spelling note, other words from.
- travel·a·ble adjective
- non·travel·ing adjective
- non·travel·ling adjective
- outtravel verb (used with object) outtraveled outtraveling or (especially British) outtravelled outtravelling
- pre·travel noun verb pretraveled pretraveling or (especially British) pretravelled pretravelling
- un·travel·ing adjective
- un·travel·ling adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of travel 1
Example Sentences
López said she could not travel to Mexico because she is undocumented.
Sound waves traveling thousands of kilometers through the ocean may help scientists monitor climate change.
Biden traveled to the state days later, meeting with the Blake family and calling for unity and healing in the community, though he, too, denounced the violence that followed the shooting.
TripActions says it has added nearly 500 new corporate customers since March, a surprising achievement at a time when most employees are still not traveling freely.
The Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic, which was first identified in China in December, has had sweeping effects in the public health, business, and travel sectors, among others.
You just travel light with carry-on luggage, go to cities that you love, and get to hang out with all your friends.
He did travel to China and Australia while the story was unfolding.
In doing so he exposed the failure of other airlines in the region to see the huge pent-up demand for cheap travel.
“The tribe is really made of people who put travel as a priority in their entire lifestyle,” says Evita.
Brands like Lo & Sons and Delsey are already tapping Travel Noire to connect with black travelers.
One thing was certain: Grandfather Mole could travel much faster through the water than he could underground.
The mothers know better than any one else how hard a way the little girl will have to travel through life.
He could lie in bed and string himself tales of travel and adventure while Harry was downstairs.
Under ordinary circumstances these men can travel with their burden from twenty to thirty miles a day.
The rules regulating travel on highways in this country are called, "the law of the road."
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- as in to trek
- as in to traverse
- as in to fly
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Thesaurus Definition of travel
(Entry 1 of 2)
Synonyms & Similar Words
- peregrinate
- road - trip
- knock (about)
- perambulate
- pass (over)
- cut (across)
- proceed (along)
- get a move on
- make tracks
- shake a leg
- hotfoot (it)
- fast - forward
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hang (around or out)
- slow (down or up)
- collaborate
- take up with
- keep company (with)
- rub shoulders (with)
- fall in with
- pal (around)
- rub elbows (with)
- mess around
- be friends with
- interrelate
- confederate
- cold - shoulder
Thesaurus Definition of travel (Entry 2 of 2)
- peregrination
- commutation
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List of verbs, nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.
Here in this post, you will find a List of Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives, and Adverbs. Having a comprehensive understanding of how words can change from one part of speech to another is of utmost importance. One notable example of this is the word “ beauty ,” which can be transformed into its adjective form as “ beautiful, ” its adverb form as “ beautifully ,” and its verb form as “ beautify ,” through the addition of appropriate prefixes and suffixes to the root word.
By adding prefixes and suffixes, the word’s original meaning can be modified and expanded, which allows for greater versatility in expression. If you are seeking to augment your vocabulary and refine your language skills, there is a vast list of Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives, and Adverbs that can be obtained through the application of appropriate prefixes and suffixes. By familiarizing yourself with this process, you can become a more effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.
Understanding how words can transform from one part of speech to another is vital in language development and curriculum instruction. Student-centered instruction requires a comprehensive understanding of the power of prefixes and suffixes to create a versatile vocabulary that enhances communication skills. Utilizing appropriate prefixes and suffixes in curriculum instruction can promote instructional learning and empower students to become effective communicators. Curriculum and instruction, instructional leaders, educational design, and instruction in education all play crucial roles in achieving effective learning outcomes.
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travelling [noun or adjective?]
- Thread starter springlovesword
- Start date Jul 4, 2007
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- Jul 4, 2007
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springlovesword said: I found in dictionaries that "Travelling" is an adjective and used in occassions such as "a travelling ship" So I was surprised to find this sentence in my text book where "travelling" is used as a noun. The sentence is as below: Though in those days, traveling was not as easy as it is today, steamboats carried thousands of visitors across the Channel. If Travelling can be used as a noun, then what's the difference between "travelling" and "travel"? Thanks in advance! Click to expand...
samanthalee
"Travelling" is the present participle of the verb "to travel." It can be used as an adjective (a travelling salesman) or as a gerund (a noun formed from a verb). In the example you cite (Though in those days, traveling was not as easy as it is today, steamboats carried thousands of visitors across the Channel), you could easily substitute the noun "travel" for the gerund "travelling." I don't really think there is much of a difference between "travel" and "travelling"; however, others may be able to elaborate on this.
samanthalee said: They are of the same meaning and are grammatically equivalent. Yet sometimes one is preferred over the other. I know instinctively when to use "travel" and when to use "travelling". But I can't seem to explain why. Click to expand...
Thanks...It would be appreciated if you could give me some examples where you prefer to use travel instead of travelling and vice versa. If there is any....Thanks!!
Dimcl said: If it were "travel", it's not as personal and intimate in my mind's eye. Does that make sense to anybody else? Click to expand...
He's a travelling man. (Adjective. Modifies "man") Travelling is my passion. (Noun. The act of traveling.)
springlovesword said: Thanks...It would be appreciated if you could give me some examples where you prefer to use travel instead of travelling and vice versa. If there is any....Thanks!! Click to expand...
GreenWhiteBlue
You should also be aware that many, if not indeed most, "-ing" forms derived from verb can be used both as adjectives and nouns: Verb: to walk "Walking" used as adjective: These are my favorite walking shoes. Used as a noun: Walking is a good form of exercise. Verb: to eat Adjective : He joined one of the famous eating clubs at Princeton. Noun: He is too fond of eating, and that is why he is so fat. Verb: to sing Adjective: Mother had a cage full of singing birds. Noun: Her singing in that operatic role was as beautiful as that of Beverly Sills. And so on...
In grammar, when travelling is used as a sort of noun, it is called a 'gerund'; and when travelling is used as a sort of adjective, it is called a 'present participle'.
- Jul 6, 2007
thank you all for making things clear to me..... I can understand many other words like this.....thanks!!!!
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There are several different parts of speech, which are categories of types of words. We are going to talk about four of the main eight parts of speech, which are nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. Understanding the parts of speech will teach you to use words properly in a sentence and become a better writer.
A noun is a person, place, or thing Some examples of a person are: sister, friend, Alex, Stephanie, you, me, dog Examples of places are: house, beach, New York, playground, the store Things (can be physical things or ideas): chair, pencil, thoughts, memories, and knowledge.
Verbs are action words! They are used to describe things that nouns do! An example of a verb would be “run”. Run is a word to describe someone or something who is moving faster than a walking speed. Other examples of verbs include: sing, watch, play, sleep, study, walk, and think.
Adjectives are describing words. They are used to describe nouns. An example of an adjective would be “beautiful”. Beautiful is a word to describe someone or something. For example, the sky is beautiful. Since the sky is a noun, and beautiful is used to describe it, that makes beautiful an adjective. Other examples of adjectives are: blue, dark, warm, happy, good, and fast.
Adverbs are words that describe verbs. For example, quickly is an adverb because if you say you walk quickly, walk is the verb, and quickly is describing how you walk. Therefore, quickly is an adverb. An easy way to spot an adverb is by their ending, since they often end in the letters ly , like quick ly . Other examples of adverbs include: nicely, proudly, slowly, and firmly.
Some words can be used as either a noun, verb, adjective, or an adverb. Usually though, you’ll have to change the endings of the words depending on how you want to use them. The following chart has some examples of words that you can change to be different parts of speech.
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The word travel can also function as an adjective. Ex travel agent, travel insurance, travel sickness etc. In each of the above travel modifies or adds information to the noun it precedes. Please Note: Although travel is an uncountable noun we can still use it as a plural noun on some occasions. Ex.
It can be a verb, a noun or an adjective : Verb: Paul travels a lot in his job. Noun: Travel nowadays is faster than before. Adjective: There is a travel agency beside the bank. TRIP: The word trip is used to talk about a short journey somewhere for a purpose, business or pleasure. For our wedding ...
travel: [verb] to go on or as if on a trip or tour : journey. to go as if by traveling : pass. associate. to go from place to place as a sales representative or business agent.
Definition of travel noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. ... travel verb; travel-sick adjective; travel agency noun; travel agent noun; travel sickness noun; direction of travel noun; travel agents; travel agencies; travel agent's;
TRAVEL definition: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.
TRAVEL meaning: 1. to make a journey, usually over a long distance: 2. If something travels well/badly, it…. Learn more.
TRAVEL meaning: 1 : to go on a trip or journey to go to a place and especially one that is far away often used figuratively; 2 : to go through or over (a place) during a trip or journey ... travel (verb) travel (noun) traveled (adjective) traveling (adjective) traveling salesman (noun) travel agency (noun)
Definition of travel verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. ... travel noun; travel-sick adjective; travel agency noun; travel agent noun; travel sickness noun; direction of travel noun; travel agents; travel agencies; travel agent's;
Verb [edit] travel (third-person singular simple present travels, present participle travelling or (US) ... and work hard, and travel hard, go bare, and suffer much; yea it will even cut off a leg or arm to save their lives; 1719, ... Adjective [edit] travel (neuter singular travelt, definite singular and plural travle, ...
Definition of travel verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Adjectives; Verbs and Adverbs; Modals; ... black cab (official English taxi), fare, taxi rank, taxi driver, tip (noun and verb) Taxi travel phrases: to hail a taxi / to flag down a taxi (when you raise your arm to get a taxi driver's attention to encourage it to stop in the street) ... (the fare is the fee for the journey) to tip the driver ...
Travel definition: to go from one place to another, as by car, train, plane, or ship; take a trip; journey. See examples of TRAVEL used in a sentence.
travel in American English. (ˈtrævəl ) verb intransitive Word forms: ˈtraveled or ˈtravelled, ˈtraveling or ˈtravelling. 1. to go from one place to another; make a journey or journeys. 2. to go from place to place as a traveling salesman. 3. to walk or run.
The Eight Parts of Speech. There are eight parts of speech in the English language: noun, pronoun, verb, adjective, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. The part of speech indicates how the word functions in meaning as well as grammatically within the sentence. An individual word can function as more than one part of speech when ...
Many words in English have four different forms; verb, noun, adjective and adverb. A large number of words have the four forms; some do not. For example some recently-coined words such as 'avatar', 'captcha' or 'selfie' only exist as nouns. Others, such as the noun 'fun', have no verb or adverb form. The verb 'sing' has a ...
Synonyms for TRAVEL: trek, journey, trip, tour, voyage, roam, wander, pilgrimage; Antonyms of TRAVEL: crawl, creep, drag, hang (around or out), poke, linger, lag, loiter
Nouns for travel include travel, traveler, travelers, traveling, travelings, travell, traveller, travellers, travelling, travellings, travellour, travellours ...
Apart from this list of Verbs, Nouns, Adjectives and Adverbs, you can also refer to the following topics. Proper Adjectives. Adjectives of Quality (Qualitative Adjectives/Descriptive Adjectives) Adjectives of Quantity (Quantitative Adjectives) Adjectives of Number (Numeral Adjectives) Demonstrative Adjectives. Interrogative Adjectives.
Jul 4, 2007. #4. "Travelling" is the present participle of the verb "to travel." It can be used as an adjective (a travelling salesman) or as a gerund (a noun formed from a verb). In the example you cite (Though in those days, traveling was not as easy as it is today, steamboats carried thousands of visitors across the Channel), you could ...
Since the sky is a noun, and beautiful is used to describe it, that makes beautiful an adjective. Other examples of adjectives are: blue, dark, warm, happy, good, and fast. Adverbs. Adverbs are words that describe verbs. For example, quickly is an adverb because if you say you walk quickly, walk is the verb, and quickly is describing how you walk.
Here you get a list of examples of nouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs. It helps to understand how the word transforms one part of speech into another. For example enjoy is a noun that we can write in the verb form as enjoyment, and enjoyable and enjoyably is an adjective and adverb form. Noun, Verb, Adjective, Adverb list. Sr No