Train: meaning, definitions and examples

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train

 

[ treษชn ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Verbs
Context #1 | Noun

transportation

A train is a connected series of vehicles for rail transport that move along a track to transport cargo or passengers. Trains are a common form of transportation for long distances.

Synonyms

express, locomotive, railway

Examples of usage

  • I took the train to work this morning.
  • The train was delayed due to mechanical issues.
  • The freight train carried goods across the country.
  • She waved goodbye as the train departed.
  • The high-speed train reached its destination in record time.
Context #2 | Verb

educational

To train means to teach a particular skill or type of behavior through practice and instruction. It involves preparing someone for a specific job or activity.

Synonyms

educate, instruct, teach

Examples of usage

  • He trained as a chef at a culinary school.
  • The company offers training programs for new employees.
  • She trained diligently to prepare for the marathon.
  • The coach trained the team for the upcoming competition.
  • They are training their puppy to obey commands.

Translations

Translations of the word "train" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น trem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅเคฐเฅ‡เคจ (เคฐเฅ‡เคฒเค—เคพเคกเคผเฅ€)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kereta

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‚ัะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pociฤ…g

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ—่ปŠ (ใ‚Œใฃใ—ใ‚ƒ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท train

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tren

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tren

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ธฐ์ฐจ (gicha)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ุทุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vlak

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vlak

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ซ่ฝฆ (huว’chฤ“)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vlak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lest

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะพะนั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qatar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tren

Etymology

The word 'train' originated from the Old French word 'trahiner', meaning 'to pull or drag'. It was first used in the context of a line of connected vehicles on rails in the early 19th century. Trains revolutionized transportation and played a significant role in the industrialization of many countries.

See also: trainable, trained, trainee, trainees, trainer, trainers, training, untrained.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,587, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.