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adventure

Meaning in simple English

US /ədˈvɛntʃɚ/ · UK /ədˈventʃə/

adventure means: An exciting journey involving new experiences and possible dangers.

noun

EXCITING JOURNEYA2

An exciting journey involving new experiences and possible dangers.

  • Our camping trip was an adventure.
  • She dreamed of adventure in distant lands.
  • We had several adventures while sailing across the ocean.

How to use it: go on an adventure (They went on an adventure in the mountains.)

Common phrases: an adventure, great adventure, adventure abroad

EXCITING EVENTB1

An unusual or exciting experience, sometimes involving risk.

  • Cooking with the children was an adventure.
  • He told us about his adventures at school.
  • Even a bus ride can become an adventure here.

Similar words: experience

Common phrases: everyday adventure, unexpected adventure, adventure with someone

RISKY UNDERTAKINGC1

A bold attempt to do something whose result is uncertain and may involve danger.

  • The expedition was a dangerous adventure.
  • Their attempt to cross the desert became a daring adventure.
  • The king's military adventure ended in defeat.

Similar words: venture, undertaking

Common phrases: daring adventure, dangerous adventure, military adventure

verb

EXPLORE BOLDLYC2

To travel or explore in search of exciting experiences, despite possible dangers.

  • They adventured far from home.
  • She adventures through lands few people have seen.
  • We adventured beyond the mountains that summer.

How to use it: adventure into something (They adventured into the forest together.)

Similar words: venture, explore

Common phrases: adventure abroad, adventure into something

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