adventure

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adventure

A family plans their next adventure to a national park.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • An exciting or unusual experience: An event or undertaking that involves excitement, risk, or the unknown.
    • A risky or daring journey or activity: An undertaking that is potentially dangerous or involves uncertain outcomes.

  2. Verb:

    • To engage in a risky or exciting experience: To take part in an adventurous activity.
    • To dare to do something or go somewhere: To proceed despite potential danger or uncertainty.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • Reading about his adventures in the jungle was fascinating.
    • Starting a new business is a great adventure.

  • Verb:

    • They decided to adventure into the unexplored cave.
    • She would not adventure her savings on such a risky investment.
Advanced Usage

  • "at the adventure of" (archaic): At the risk of.

    • He spoke his mind at the adventure of losing his position.

  • "to put in adventure" (archaic): To risk or hazard.

    • The knight put his honor in adventure for the sake of the kingdom.
Variants and Related Words

  • Adventurer (n): A person who enjoys or seeks adventures.

    • The famous adventurer wrote a book about his travels.

  • Adventurous (adj): Willing to take risks or try new experiences.

    • She has an adventurous spirit and loves to travel.

  • Adventuresome (adj): Another term for adventurous.

    • The adventuresome child was always exploring.
Synonyms
  • Noun: Venture, escapade, exploit, quest.
  • Verb: Risk, hazard, venture, dare.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Adventure forth/out: To set out on a journey or undertaking.
    • The explorers adventured forth at dawn.
Related Idioms

  • Spirit of adventure: A willingness to engage in exciting new experiences.

    • He was drawn to the job by the spirit of adventure it promised.

  • For adventure's sake: Done purely for the excitement and experience, not for another goal.

    • They climbed the mountain for adventure's sake, not to set a record.
adventure

A family plans their next adventure to a national park.

Noun
  1. a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
Verb
  1. put at risk
    • I will stake my good reputation for this
  2. take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
    • When you buy these stocks you are gambling

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