Journeying: meaning, definitions and examples

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journeying

 

[ หˆdส’ษœหr.ni.ษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

adventure

Traveling from one place to another, especially a long distance.

Synonyms

exploring, traveling, voyaging.

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Word Description / Examples
journeying

Used for describing a long or significant trip, often with personal or emotional growth. Usually implies an intentional and meaningful experience.

  • She spent months journeying through the mountains, finding herself along the way.
  • Journeying to different countries broadened his perspective on life.
traveling

A general term for going from one place to another, often used for holidays or business trips. It doesn't necessarily imply adventure or emotional growth.

  • She enjoys traveling to Europe every summer.
  • Traveling for work can be exhausting but it's part of the job.
voyaging

Typically used for long sea journeys or expeditions. It's often associated with discovery and adventure, sometimes with historical or literary connotations.

  • They spent weeks voyaging across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • In the 19th century, voyaging to unknown lands was a common pursuit for explorers.
exploring

Often used when someone is discovering new places or things, seeking adventure or learning new information. Can be used in a physical sense or metaphorically.

  • The children loved exploring the forest near their home.
  • He spent his career exploring the boundaries of physics.

Examples of usage

  • He was journeying across the country on his bicycle.
  • The explorers spent months journeying through the Amazon rainforest.
Context #2 | Noun

life

The act of traveling from one place to another, especially a long distance.

Synonyms

adventure, trip, voyage.

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journeying

Use this word to describe the act of traveling, often with an emphasis on the movement and process itself, especially over a long distance or time.

  • She spent the summer journeying through Europe
  • He found peace in the journeying across the ancient trails
adventure

This word is best suited when referring to a travel experience that is exciting, unusual, or involves some element of risk or exploration.

  • We went on an adventure in the Amazon rainforest
  • His life had been full of adventures and thrilling escapades
voyage

Voyage is typically used to describe a long and often hazardous journey, especially by sea or in space.

  • Their voyage across the Atlantic took several months
  • The astronauts prepared for their voyage to Mars
trip

A trip is usually a shorter or more casual travel experience, often for a specific purpose or pleasure.

  • We're planning a weekend trip to the beach
  • She took a trip to New York for a business meeting

Examples of usage

  • Life is a journey filled with ups and downs.
  • Our journey through parenthood has been a rewarding experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "journeying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viajando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฏเคพเคคเฅเคฐเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reisen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berpergian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะดะพั€ะพะถัƒัŽั‡ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ podrรณลผowanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—…่กŒใ™ใ‚‹ (ryokล suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท voyager

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viajar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท seyahat etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฌํ–‰ํ•˜๋‹ค (yeohaenghada)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุณูุฑ (alsafar)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ cestovรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ cestovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—…่กŒ (lวšxรญng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ potovati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ferรฐast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐัั…ะฐั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sษ™yahษ™t etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viajar

Etymology

The word 'journeying' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'journee' meaning a day's travel. The concept of embarking on a journey has been a fundamental part of human history, symbolizing exploration, discovery, and personal growth. Throughout the ages, people have journeyed for various reasons, from trade and conquest to pilgrimage and self-discovery. Today, 'journeying' continues to evoke a sense of adventure and the pursuit of new experiences.

See also: journey, journeyer, journeys.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,237, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.