Travelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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travelled
[ ˈtræv.əld ]
past tense
The word 'travelled' is the past tense of the verb 'travel', which means to go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length. It can imply movement by various means such as foot, vehicle, or air. In a broader sense, travelling can involve exploring new destinations, cultures, or experiences. This conveys not just the act of movement, but also an experiential journey that can enrich an individual's life. The British English variant of 'traveled' adds an extra 'l' to emphasize the action in its past form.
Synonyms
journeyed, migrated, tread, ventured
Examples of usage
- I travelled across Europe last summer.
- She travelled by train to visit her family.
- They have travelled to many countries around the world.
- He travelled frequently for his job.
- We travelled together for a month-long adventure.
Translations
Translations of the word "travelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 viajado
🇮🇳 यात्रा किया
🇩🇪 gereist
🇮🇩 bepergian
🇺🇦 подорожував
🇵🇱 podróżował
🇯🇵 旅行した
🇫🇷 voyagé
🇪🇸 viajado
🇹🇷 seyahat etmiş
🇰🇷 여행했다
🇸🇦 سافر
🇨🇿 cestoval
🇸🇰 cestoval
🇨🇳 旅行过
🇸🇮 potoval
🇮🇸 ferðast
🇰🇿 саяхаттады
🇬🇪 მოგზაურობდა
🇦🇿 səyahət etdi
🇲🇽 viajado
Etymology
The word 'travel' originates from the Old French word 'travail', meaning 'to toil, to work' in the context of arduous journeys. This French term itself derives from the Latin word 'tripalium', which referred to a tool for torture, underscoring the hardships historically associated with long journeys. The transition from these roots to the modern sense of 'travel' reflects a cultural shift, where the focus has moved from the difficulties of movement to the enrichment and enjoyment derived from exploring new places. The word evolved over centuries, with variations like 'travailler' in French, and gained its current meaning around the 15th century. The British English form 'travelled' with a double 'l' is a distinct aspect of British spelling that diverges from American English, which typically uses a single 'l'. Throughout history, travel has been an essential part of human experience, encompassing migration, exploration, and commerce, shaping societies and cultures across the globe.