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adventures

|ad-ven-tures|

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/ədˈvɛn.tʃərz/

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/ədˈvɛn.tʃəz/

(adventure)

exciting experience

Base FormPluralPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'adventure' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'aventure,' where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'venture' meant 'risk.'

Historical Evolution

'aventure' transformed into the Middle English word 'adventure,' and eventually became the modern English word 'adventure.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'chance or risk,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exciting experience.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity.

They went on many adventures during their trip.

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Verb 1

to engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory.

She adventures into the unknown.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45