Journey: meaning, definitions and examples

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journey

 

[ หˆdส’ษœหrni ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

life

A journey is the process of travelling from one place to another, especially when a long distance is involved. It can also refer to a figurative journey, such as personal growth or development.

Synonyms

expedition, travel, trip, voyage

Examples of usage

  • She embarked on a journey around the world.
  • The journey of self-discovery is an important part of life.
  • The journey to success is often filled with obstacles.
  • Each journey begins with a single step.
  • The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
Context #2 | Verb

progress

To journey means to travel from one place to another. It can also refer to the process of making progress or advancing towards a goal.

Synonyms

advance, move, progress, travel

Examples of usage

  • They journeyed across the desert.
  • The company journeyed towards success.
  • She journeyed through hardship to achieve her dreams.

Translations

Translations of the word "journey" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jornada

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reise

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perjalanan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะพั€ะพะถ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podrรณลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—… (ใŸใณ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yolculuk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰ (์—ฌํ–‰)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุญู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cesta

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cesta

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…็จ‹ (lวšchรฉng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potovanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐalag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒ–แƒแƒฃแƒ แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viaje

Etymology

The word 'journey' originated from the Old French word 'jornee', meaning 'a day's travel' or 'a day's work'. It entered Middle English in the 13th century with the same meaning. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just physical travel, but also metaphorical journeys of growth and progress. The concept of a journey has been a central theme in literature, art, and human experience, symbolizing the passage through life and the quest for knowledge and fulfillment.

See also: journeyer, journeying, journeys.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,560, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.