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   adventure

   /ədˈvɛn(t)ʃə/

   noun

   • 1. an unusual and exciting or daring experience: "her recent adventures in Italy" Similar exploitescapadedeedfeattrialexperienceincidentoccurrenceeventhappeningepisodeaffairstuntcaperrompanticquestcrusadecampaignventure
   • ▪ excitement associated with danger or the taking of risks: "she travelled the world in search of adventure" Similar excitementexciting experiencethrillstimulationriskriskinessdangerdangerousnesshazardhazardousnessperilperilousnessuncertaintyprecariousnessinformal:a kicka buzza charge
   • ▪ a reckless or potentially hazardous action or enterprise: "in any military adventure, the first casualty is truth"
   • ▪ a commercial venture: "I sold my East India adventure of £250 principal for £750"

   verb

   • 1. engage in daring or risky activity: dated "they had adventured into the forest"
   • ▪ put (one's money or life) at risk: dated "he adventured £300 in the purchase of land"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French aventure (noun), aventurer (verb), based on Latin adventurus ‘about to happen’, from advenire ‘arrive’.

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishADVENTURE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ADVENTURE definition: 1. an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, such as a trip or experience, or the…. Learn more.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryADVENTURE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   an unusual, exciting, and possibly dangerous activity, trip, or experience, or the excitement produced by such activities: [ C ] She had some exciting adventures in Peru. [ U ] Henry is looking for thrills and adventure. (Definition of adventure from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Examples of adventure.

4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › adventureAdventure Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of ADVENTURE is an undertaking usually involving danger and unknown risks. How to use adventure in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishADVENTURE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   An adventure is a series of events that you become involved in that are unusual, exciting, and perhaps dangerous.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › adventureAdventure - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   An adventure is an exciting and probably risky trip, effort, or undertaking. Let's go explore the jungle! Don't be scared — it'll be an adventure! To a kid from the city, a ride on the subway is just another trip across town.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › adventureADVENTURE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. an exciting or very unusual experience. participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises: the spirit of adventure. a bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome. a commercial or financial speculation of any kind; venture. Obsolete. peril; danger; risk. chance; fortune; luck. verb (used with object)

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishADVENTURE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   ADVENTURE definition: an exciting and sometimes dangerous experience: . Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › adventureAdventure - definition of adventure by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a risky undertaking of unknown outcome. 2. an exciting or unexpected event or course of events. 3. a hazardous financial operation; commercial speculation.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionadventure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    adventure. noun. /ədˈventʃə (r)/. /ədˈventʃər/. [countable] an unusual, exciting or dangerous experience, journey or series of events. her adventures travelling in Africa. adventure stories. Four members of our staff have embarked on the adventure of a lifetime.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishadventure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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    noun. /ədˈvɛntʃər/ [countable] an unusual, exciting, or dangerous experience, journey, or series of events her adventures traveling in Africa When you're a kid, life is one big adventure. adventure stories Popper described science as the greatest adventure in the world. Definitions on the go.