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commute

/kəˈmjuːt/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of traveling between two places, especially to and from work.

    - "I have a long commute to work."
    - "Traffic jams make the commute take longer."
    - "The train commute is more convenient than driving."
  • Noun

    The distance or journey between two places.

    - "The daily commute can be tiring."
    - "The length of the commute depends on the mode of transport."
    - "The cost of the commute can add up over time."
Pronunciation
  1. /kəˈmjuːt/



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  2. /kəˈmjuːt/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with commute
comma , rhythm , tumult , mute
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Commate () : To come together or unite

  2. Commander () : To give instructions or orders

Variants
List of all variants of commute that leads to same result
commutable , commute , commuted , commutes , commuting
Forms
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commutes, commuting, commuted, commutable

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old French 'commun', meaning 'common' or 'shared'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest commute in the world is held by Dimitri Kieft of the Netherlands, who travels 1,250 miles (2,012 kilometers) round trip every week.

  2. The term 'commuting distance' is used to describe the distance between a person's residence and their workplace.

Related Concepts
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  1. Commuter Rail: A type of rail transport system designed primarily for commuters.

  2. Carpooling: A method of sharing a ride in a vehicle to save on commuting costs.

Culture
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The commute has been a common theme in literature and art, often used to represent the daily grind and the longing for escape. In music, there are several songs with 'commute' in the title, such as 'The Commute' by The Fray and 'Commute' by Moby.

How to Memorize "commute"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself traveling to and from work or school.
    - Visualize the different modes of transport you use for your commute.
    - Think about the sights, sounds, and sensations of your daily commute.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'commute' with traveling to and from work or school.
    - Link it to the idea of a daily journey.
    - Connect it to the concept of transportation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'C-O-M-M-U-T-E' to remember the meaning: 'Commonly Occurs: Morning and Evening: Traveling: Everyday'.
    - Create a mental image of a commuting pigeon or squirrel to help remember the word.

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