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adventures

/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚz/

Meanings
  • noun

    an exciting and typically daring adventure, especially one that involves risk

    - "He went on a series of adventures across the country."
    - "The novel is a thrilling adventure of love and loss."
  • noun

    the occurrence and course of events producing a distinct and memorable experience

    - "Their adventures in the jungle were filled with danger and excitement."
    - "The old man shared tales of his past adventures with the young boy."

Pronunciation
  1. /ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚz/



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Antonyms

abstention , peradventure , unadventurous
Synonyms

hazard , jeopardy , fortune , hazard , luck
Rhymes
Words rhyming with adventures
misadventures , aventuresome , adventurous
Variants
List of all variants of adventures that leads to same result
adventure , adventures , adventured , adventuring
Etymology
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late Middle English: from Old French aventure, from averter 'turn away, divert', from aver 'away' + entre 'between' (from entreprendre 'undertake')


Trivia
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  1. The term 'adventure' comes from the Latin word 'aventus', meaning 'turning point'.

  2. The longest adventure novel ever written is 'Remembrance of Things Past' by Marcel Proust, with a total of 11 volumes and over 6,000 pages.


Related Concepts
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  1. Expedition: An organized journey, often involving travel to a distant region for exploration, scientific research, or other purposes

  2. Journey: A trip taken to a distant place or places, especially for adventure or business

  3. Quest: An adventure or journey, typically one involving challenges, risks, and requiring courage and determination


Culture
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Adventures have been a popular theme in literature, art, music, and other forms of expression throughout history. Some famous adventure stories include 'Treasure Island' by Robert Louis Stevenson, '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' by Jules Verne, and 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' by Mark Twain.

How to Memorize "adventures"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a map with various landmarks and destinations marked, representing different adventures.
    - Visualize a person embarking on a journey, facing challenges and overcoming obstacles.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'adventures' with the feeling of excitement and adventure.
    - Think of the word 'adventure' as a synonym for 'excitement' or 'thrill'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each definition: 'A Amazing Experiences, D Daring Challenges, V Valuable Learning, E Exciting Encounters'


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