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travel

|trav-el|

/ˈtrævəl/

movement between places

Etymology

Etymology Information

'travel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'travailen,' where 'travail' meant 'to toil or labor.'

Historical Evolution

'travailen' transformed into the modern English word 'travel' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to toil or labor,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to journey or move from place to place.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of traveling; a journey.

His travels took him all over the world.

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Verb 1

to go from one place to another, typically over a distance of some length.

She loves to travel to new countries.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35