adventuring
|ad-ven-tur-ing|
B2
/ədˈvɛn.tʃər.ɪŋ/
(adventure)
exciting experience
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 'an exciting or unusual experience'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
engaging in adventurous activities or exploring new places.
They spent the summer adventuring through the mountains.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45