Word: Journey

Pronunciation

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

Definitions

• Noun: A trip or voyage from one place to another, usually taking a significant amount of time or involving notable experiences. For example: “They embarked on a long and arduous journey across the desert.”

  • Extended Meaning: It can also refer to a process of personal development or change; e.g., “Her journey towards recovery was filled with ups and downs.”

• Verb: (journeyed, journeying) To travel from one place to another, often over a considerable distance. For example: “Every summer, we journey to the countryside to escape the city heat.”

Phrases

• “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”: This proverb emphasizes that every great undertaking starts with a small action.
• “Life’s a journey, not a destination”: This quote suggests that the value lies in the experiences gained during the process rather than just reaching the end goal.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The journey by train through the mountains offered breathtaking views.”
• Verb: “After packing their bags, they journeyed to the coast for a week-long vacation.”

Synonyms

• Trip
• Voyage
• Expedition
• Tour
• Trek
• Travel
• Adventure
• Excursion
• odyssey (for particularly long or eventful journeys)
• Pilgrimage (for a journey made for spiritual reasons)