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travelling

/ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/
Meanings
  • Verb

    The action of going from one place to another, typically by means of transportation.

    - "I enjoy travelling to new places every year."
    - "Travelling by train is more convenient than by bus."
  • Noun

    The state or experience of moving, going from one place to another.

    - "The joy of travelling is in the new experiences it brings."
    - "He spent hours in deep thought during his travels."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈtɹævl̩iŋ/



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Synonyms

fare , journey , reyse
Rhymes
Words rhyming with travelling
traveler , seabraver , navigator , laborer
Variants
List of all variants of travelling that leads to same result
travel , travel light , traveled , traveling , travelled , travelling , travels
Etymology
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From the Old French word 'traveler', meaning 'to journey', 'to labour'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded human journey on foot is 26,389 miles (42,565 kilometers) by Steve Fossett.

  2. The first recorded use of the word 'travel' in English was in 1390.

  3. Approximately 1.3 billion international tourist trips were taken in 2018.

Related Concepts
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  1. Tourism: An industry centered on providing services and experiences for travellers.

  2. Transportation: The means by which travellers move from one place to another.

Culture
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Travelling has been a significant part of human history, from ancient pilgrimages and explorations to modern-day tourism. It has been a source of inspiration for literature, art, and music, with famous works such as 'On the Road' by Jack Kerouac, 'Around the World in 80 Days' by Jules Verne, and 'Vagabond' by Jack London.

How to Memorize "travelling"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself packing a suitcase and preparing for a journey.
    - Visualize the different modes of transportation you have used while travelling: trains, buses, planes, cars.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'travelling' with the feeling of excitement and adventure.
    - Think of the smells, sounds, and sights you have experienced while travelling.

  3. mnemonics

    - Try the acronym TRAVEL: 'Time', 'Roads', 'Adventure', 'Vistas', 'Experience', 'Luggage'.

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