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   Ad·ven·ture

   /ədˈven(t)SHər/

   

   noun

   • 1. an unusual and exciting, typically hazardous, experience or activity: "her recent adventures in Italy" Similar exploitescapadedeedfeattrialexperienceincidentoccurrenceeventhappeningepisodeaffairstuntcaperrompanticquestcrusadecampaignventure
   • ▪ daring and exciting activity calling for enterprise and enthusiasm: "she traveled the world in search of adventure" Similar excitementexciting experiencethrillstimulationriskriskinessdangerdangerousnesshazardhazardousnessperilperilousnessuncertaintyprecariousnessinformal:a kicka buzza charge
   • ▪ a commercial speculation.

   verb

   • 1. engage in hazardous and exciting activity, especially the exploration of unknown territory: dated "they had adventured into the forest"
   • ▪ put (something, especially money or one's life) at risk: dated "he adventured $3,000 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’.

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

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

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

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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.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definitionadventure noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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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.

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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.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › adventureADVENTURE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   1. an exciting or very unusual experience. 2. participation in exciting undertakings or enterprises. the spirit of adventure. 3. a bold, usually risky undertaking; hazardous action of uncertain outcome. 4. a commercial or financial speculation of any kind; venture.