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Journey Definition, Examples & Common Collocations (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：a long trip (journey)

journey 🔊

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

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

Journey scene: traveler looking out train window at countryside

a long trip 🔊

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/ə lɔːŋ trɪp/

The act of traveling from one place to another, often involving a considerable distance.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Beginner

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Old French 'journee' (a day's travel), from Latin 'diurnum' (day).

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'journey' as 'your day' (your day of travel) — each day is a step in your journey.

📖 Example

The long train journey from London to Edinburgh was surprisingly relaxing. 🔊 The long train journey from London to Edinburgh was surprisingly relaxing.

🔗 Collocations

long journey – a journey that takes a lot of time or distance

begin a journey – to start traveling

journey home – the travel back to one's home

🔄 Synonyms

trip (n.) – A brief or short journey, often for a specific purpose.

voyage (n.) – A long journey, especially by sea or in space.

expedition (n.) – A journey undertaken for a specific goal, often scientific or exploratory.

🚫 Antonyms

stay (n.) – The act of remaining in one place rather than traveling.

halt (n.) – A temporary stop or interruption of travel.

🌱 Derivatives

journeyer (n.) – A person who travels.

journeying (n.) – The act of making a journey.

📖 Cultural Story

Originating from the Latin 'diurnum' meaning 'day', 'journey' originally referred to a day's travel. In modern English, it often describes long trips or transformative experiences.

Meaning 2：personal growth process (journey)

journey 🔊

/ˈdʒɜːrni/

A long process of personal change, development, or learning.

Journey growth: person on hilltop reflecting on winding path

personal growth process 🔊

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/ˈpɜːrsənl ɡroʊθ ˈprɑːses/

A long process of personal change, development, or learning, often with challenges and achievements.

📁 Category：Physical & Mental Health 🔖 Level：Intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Learning a new language is not just about grammar; it's a rewarding personal journey of discovery. 🔊 Learning a new language is not just about grammar; it's a rewarding personal journey of discovery.

🔗 Collocations

spiritual journey – a process of seeking deeper meaning or inner peace

journey of self-discovery – the process of learning about one's own character and values

life journey – the entire course of one's life experiences

🔄 Synonyms

process (n.) – A series of actions or steps taken to achieve a particular end.

quest (n.) – A long or arduous search for something.

odyssey (n.) – An extended adventurous voyage or experience.

🚫 Antonyms

stagnation (n.) – A state of inactivity or lack of growth.

plateau (n.) – A period without significant change or progress.

🌱 Derivatives

journeyer (n.) – One who undergoes a personal transformation process.