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adventure

/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/

Meanings
  • Noun

    An exciting and usually daring experience. A journey or quest, especially a long one.

    - "She went on a great adventure when she backpacked through Europe."
    - "Their adventure began with a hot air balloon ride over the desert."
    - "The children were excited about their upcoming camping adventure."
  • Noun

    The experience of discovering or doing something for the first time.

    - "The baby's first adventure was a trip to the zoo."
    - "The new employee's first adventure at the company was a training seminar."
    - "The students' first adventure in college was moving into their dorm rooms."

Pronunciation
  1. /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/



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Antonyms

abstention , peradventure , unadventurous
Synonyms

hazard , jeopardy , fortune , hazard , luck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with adventure
misadventure , aventureland , adventurous , venture
Variants
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adventure , adventures , adventured , adventuring , adventure playground , adventure playgrounds
Forms
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adventures, adventuring, adventurous, adventurously


Etymology
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Late Middle English: from Old French aventure, from avenir, present participle of aver, have. This sense evolved in English in the late 14th century.


Trivia
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  1. The word 'adventure' comes from the Old French word 'aventure', which means 'happening' or 'fortune'.

  2. The longest recorded adventure was the 18-year journey of Ferdinand Magellan and his crew to circumnavigate the globe, which began in 1519 and ended in 1531.

  3. Adventure is a popular theme in video games, with the genre generating billions of dollars in revenue each year.

  4. The term 'adventure sports' refers to extreme sports that involve a degree of risk, such as bungee jumping, skydiving, and white-water rafting.

  5. The first recorded use of the word 'adventure' in English was in the late 14th century, in the poem 'Pearl'


Related Concepts
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  1. Exploration: The act of discovering new things or places. Adventure often involves some degree of exploration.

  2. Adventurousness: The quality of being willing to take risks or try out new experiences. Adventurousness is a common trait of those who embark on adventures.


Culture
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Adventure has been a popular theme in literature, art, music, and film throughout history. It is often associated with exploration, discovery, and personal growth. Some famous works that explore the concept of adventure include J.R.R. Tolkien's 'The Lord of the Rings', Herman Melville's 'Moby-Dick', and Joseph Conrad's 'Heart of Darkness'. Adventure is also a common theme in video games, with popular titles like 'The Legend of Zelda', 'Uncharted', and 'Mass Effect'.

How to Memorize "adventure"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize an adventure, imagine yourself in a new and exciting environment. See yourself exploring new places, meeting new people, and experiencing new things. Try to engage all your senses as you visualize the adventure.

  2. associate

    - To associate adventure with a particular smell, try thinking of the scent of a campfire or a new place you have visited. For a sound, try imagining the sound of waves crashing on a beach or the rustling of leaves in the wind.
    - Another way to associate adventure with a particular feeling is to imagine the feeling of excitement or anticipation you get when embarking on a new journey.

  3. mnemonics

    - To remember the word 'adventure', try creating a mental image of a person setting out on a journey, carrying a backpack and a map. You could also create a rhyme or acronym to help remember the word.


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