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noun as in travel from one place to another

Strongest matches

• exploration

Strong matches

• constitutional
• peregrination
• transmigration
• vagabondage

verb as in travel

• peregrinate

Weak matches

• knock about
• take a trip

Example Sentences

If either is selected, it would not launch until 2026 at the earliest, and would take at least a few months to make the journey.

The job is a cherry on top, but the journey and the experience of being able to audition and leave your heart in the room and feel good about it, no matter what happens, that’s rare and that was amazing.

Cross-device measurement helps connect the dots of your customer’s journey and ensures you know how effective your campaigns are at driving user behavior.

You are somewhat of a new grandmother and you’ve been enjoying that journey.

Instead of having numerous articles addressing each of these particular questions, brands and publishers could consolidate this information as it is all pertinent to the same stage of the journey that the user is in.

The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.

The next day, after driving to Putney on the outskirts of London, we start the end of our journey.

The NYPD Emerald Society pipes and drums struck up a slow march and the procession began the journey to the cemetery.

We began a journey with Koenig in the first episode of Serial.

But the sunlight is threatening to fade and a three-and-a-half-hour river journey back to Kisangani looms.

With a hammer the boy knocked off some of the slats of the small box in which Squinty had made his journey.

Then summoning a smart young jemadar with whom he had talked a good deal during the journey, he asked him to read the chit.

But dismissing them from our thoughts for the time being, as we did then from our presence, let us continue our journey.

If the journey is now distasteful to her, she has but her own rashness to blame in having sought it herself.

It was past sundown when they left San Bernardino, but a full moon made the night as good as day for their journey.

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Words related to journey are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word journey . Browse related words to learn more about word associations.

noun as in existence

• subsistence

noun as in revolution, track, boundary

• bound/bounds
• circulation
• circumference
• circumnavigation
• circumscription
• circumvolution
• perambulation

verb as in sail

• keep steady pace
• push off/push on
• wander about

noun as in sailing expedition

verb as in travel, visit

• pass through

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Synonyms for journey

• peregrination
• go walkabout
• peregrinate

to make or go on a journey

To move along a particular course, the act of traveling from one place to another, related words.

• pilgrim's journey
• pleasure trip

undertake a journey or trip

Travel upon or across.

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Synonyms for journey ˈdʒɜr ni jour·ney, this thesaurus page includes all potential synonyms, words with the same meaning and similar terms for the word journey ., english synonyms and antonyms rate these synonyms: 3.3 / 7 votes.

A journey (French journée , from Latin diurnus , daily) was primarily a day's work; hence, a movement from place to place within one day, which we now describe as "a day's journey ;" in its extended modern use a journey is a direct going from a starting-point to a destination, ordinarily over a considerable distance; we speak of a day's journey , or the journey of life. Travel is a passing from place to place, not necessarily in a direct line or with fixed destination; a journey through Europe would be a passage to some destination beyond or at the farther boundary; travel in Europe may be in no direct course, but may include many journeys in different directions. A voyage , which was formerly a journey of any kind, is now a going to a considerable distance by water, especially by sea; as, a voyage to India. A trip is a short and direct journey . A tour is a journey that returns to the starting-point, generally over a considerable distance; as, a bridal tour , or business tour . An excursion is a brief tour or journey , taken for pleasure, often by many persons at once; as, an excursion to Chautauqua. Passage is a general word for a journey by any conveyance, especially by water; as, a rough passage across the Atlantic; transit , literally the act of passing over or through, is used specifically of the conveyance of passengers or merchandise; rapid transit is demanded for suburban residents or perishable goods. Pilgrimage , once always of a sacred character, retains in derived uses something of that sense; as, a pilgrimage to Stratford-on-Avon.

Synonyms: excursion , expedition , pilgrimage , tour , transit , travel , trip , voyage

Preposition: A journey from Naples to Rome; through Mexico; across the continent; over the sea; a journey into Asia; among savages; by land, by rail, for health, on foot, on the cars, etc.

Complete Dictionary of Synonyms and Antonyms Rate these synonyms: 2.5 / 4 votes

Synonyms: travel , excursion , tour , voyage , trip

Princeton's WordNet Rate these synonyms: 3.0 / 2 votes

journey, journeying verb

the act of traveling from one place to another

Synonyms: journeying

travel, journey verb

undertake a journey or trip

Synonyms: move , locomote , travel , trip , move around , go , jaunt

travel upon or across

"travel the oceans"

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Dictionary of english synonymes rate these synonyms: 4.7 / 3 votes.

journey noun

Synonyms: travel ( by land ), tour , excursion , trip , expedition

• journey verb

Synonyms: travel , ramble , roam , rove , take a tour , make a tour , take a trip , make an excursion

Synonyms, Antonyms & Associated Words Rate these synonyms: 1.0 / 1 vote

Synonyms: trip , tour , pilgrimage , excursion , travel , jaunt , peregrination

Associated words: itinerary , itinerancy , viatic , viaticum

PPDB, the paraphrase database Rate these paraphrases: 5.0 / 1 vote

List of paraphrases for "journey":

trip , travel , voyage , path , route , travelling , tour , travels , adventure , road , flight , way , ride , itinerary , traveling , út

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How to use journey in a sentence.

Jens Henriksson :

I feel both humble and honored, and I am also aware of the challenges ahead, my major task as President and CEO of Swedbank is to rebuild the trust for the bank, to further develop the bank's sustainability profile and to continue the successful digitalization journey.

Myron Gaines :

Life is a journey, not a destination. Enjoy every step of the way.

Jake Gyllenhaal :

The story is about a guy who uses his rage to get great success, that same rage destroys his whole life. Throughout the film and his journey, he has to learn how to fight -- not only in the ring but in life without rage.

Ben Sweetland :

Success is a journey, not a destination.

Sian Leah Beilock :

Tessa was just beginning her journey at Barnard and in life. We mourn this devastating murder of an extraordinary young woman and member of our community.

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A Journey Synonym Guide — Definition, Antonyms, and Examples

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We all love writing about a jaunt or adventure and being as detailed as possible. Instead of using the word “journey,” what other synonyms can be used to describe the experience? Here’s a journey synonym guide to nourish your inner wordsmith and enrich your writing skills with similar and opposite words . 

The Definition of Journey

Based on the English Dictionary, the term “journey” functions as a noun. It refers to travel from one place to another, usually a prolonged trip in a vehicle that takes a significant amount of time. The term can occasionally be used as a verb in the sense of traveling somewhere.

Example Sentences:

• It was a tiring journey, but at least I got back safe. 
• We met accidentally during a journey to New York City. 
• It really was a journey of a lifetime. 

Journey Synonyms — Exploring Words with Similar Meanings

It comes from the Middle Dutch word trippen, meaning “to skip, hop.” It refers to a journey or excursion where you travel somewhere, usually for a short time, for pleasure. 

• Andy went on a school trip yesterday. 
• It’s been ages since we last took a trip. 

It originates from the South African Dutch word trekken meaning “pull, travel.” It refers to a journey or trip taken with lots of difficulties, usually having to walk or hike long distances on foot. 

• We had to trek all the way to the station. 
• We really enjoyed our thrilling trek to the summit. 

It is derived from the Ancient Greek word tornos, meaning “lathe.” The term refers to a journey or trip where you roam around and visit several places. It can be for learning, pleasure, business, or education. 

• The tour to Europe was truly memorable.
• I will never forget all the things we learned on tour. 

‘Expedition’ comes from the Latin term expedire, meaning ‘‘extricate.’’ It refers to a journey, trip, or excursion taken by someone or a group of people. It is usually for a particular purpose, especially for research or exploration.

• The expedition was costly, but there was nothing I could do. 
• They went on a scientific expedition to South Africa. 

It is derived from the Late Latin word viaticum meaning “a journey.” It refers to a long journey to distant places, usually taken by water (or space). 

• I was very excited to set out on my first voyage.
• We had an arduous voyage that lasted 11 months. 

Journey Antonyms — Exploring Words with Opposite Meanings

‘Stay’ comes from the Latin word stare, meaning “to stand, support.” It refers to being in the same state, position, or place, or to continue doing something, instead of moving forward or being elsewhere.

• Are you sure you don’t want to stay? 
• You can stay at the hotel for tonight.

‘Wait’ comes from the Old Northern French waitier, meaning “to observe carefully, be watchful.” The term ‘wait’ means to allow time to pass by while staying in the same place in expectation of someone or something. 

• We had to wait a long time to get a ticket. 
• I cannot wait for her any longer.

‘Settle’ is derived from the Old English setl, meaning “to be established.” It refers to the act of fixing something in place so that it says or becomes established, calm, or quiet. 

• I found a way to settle the issue once and for all. 
• She moved to London to settle with her family. 

‘Immobility’ originates from the Latin root word immobilis , which refers to both “immovable” and “hard-hearted.” Immobility refers to the state of incapability where someone or something is not mobile or is not able to move. 

• After hearing the news, I was in a state of immobility. 
• The certainty of immobility followed soon after he’d taken his last breath.

‘Break’ originates from the Old French cognate word breche, meaning “breach, opening, gap.” It refers to a pause or interruption of the continuation of something, such as a pause in the middle of work or other activity. 

• I needed a break from all that stress. 
• I’ll tell you all about it during our break period. 

Hope this short and simple journey synonym guide helped you learn the definition, synonyms, and antonyms of the word “Journey.”

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The Latin adjective diurnus means “pertaining to a day, daily”; English diurnal stems ultimately from this word. When Latin developed into French, diurnus became a noun, jour, meaning simply “day” The medieval French derivative journee meant either “day” or “something done during the day,” such as work or travel. Middle English borrowed journee as journey in both senses, but only the sense “a day’s travel” survived into modern usage. In modern English, journey now refers to a trip without regard to the amount of time it takes. The verb journey developed from the noun and is first attested in the 14th century.

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Word History

Noun and Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French jurnee day, day's journey, from jur day, from Late Latin diurnum , from Latin, neuter of diurnus — see journal entry 1

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

14th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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“Journey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary , Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/journey. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.

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Kids Definition of journey  (Entry 2 of 2)

Middle English journey "a trip, travel," from early French journee "day's work, day's journey," from jour "day," derived from Latin diurnus "of a day, daily," from dies "day" — related to diary , journal

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[ jur -nee ]

a six-day journey across the desert.

Synonyms: tour , jaunt , excursion

a desert journey.

a week's journey.

the journey to success.

verb (used without object)

Synonyms: peregrinate , rove , roam

/ ˈdʒɜːnɪ /

• a travelling from one place to another; trip or voyage
• the distance travelled in a journey
• the time taken to make a journey
• intr to make a journey

Derived Forms

• ˈjourneyer , noun

Other Words From

• journey·er noun
• outjourney verb (used with object) outjourneyed outjourneying

Word History and Origins

Origin of journey 1

Synonym Study

Example sentences.

If either is selected, it would not launch until 2026 at the earliest, and would take at least a few months to make the journey.

The job is a cherry on top, but the journey and the experience of being able to audition and leave your heart in the room and feel good about it, no matter what happens, that’s rare and that was amazing.

Cross-device measurement helps connect the dots of your customer’s journey and ensures you know how effective your campaigns are at driving user behavior.

You are somewhat of a new grandmother and you’ve been enjoying that journey.

Instead of having numerous articles addressing each of these particular questions, brands and publishers could consolidate this information as it is all pertinent to the same stage of the journey that the user is in.

The brokers then scout out potential “crew members” who can earn substantial discounts for working the journey.

The next day, after driving to Putney on the outskirts of London, we start the end of our journey.

The NYPD Emerald Society pipes and drums struck up a slow march and the procession began the journey to the cemetery.

We began a journey with Koenig in the first episode of Serial.

But the sunlight is threatening to fade and a three-and-a-half-hour river journey back to Kisangani looms.

With a hammer the boy knocked off some of the slats of the small box in which Squinty had made his journey.

Then summoning a smart young jemadar with whom he had talked a good deal during the journey, he asked him to read the chit.

But dismissing them from our thoughts for the time being, as we did then from our presence, let us continue our journey.

If the journey is now distasteful to her, she has but her own rashness to blame in having sought it herself.

It was past sundown when they left San Bernardino, but a full moon made the night as good as day for their journey.

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What Is The Plural Of Journey?

Plural word for  journey.

The plural form of journey is journeys (not journies ). Words that end with a – y preceded by a vowel ( a, e, i, o, u ) are made plural by adding an -s at the end, as in chimney / chimneys and monkey / monkeys . 

This can be confusing, because the plural form of words that end with a – y and are preceded by a consonant is made by changing the ending to -ies , as in party / parties , candy / candies , and duty / duties .

More About Journey

What does  journey mean.

A journey is a trip, especially one to a faraway place that takes place over a long period of time.

The word trip can refer to any instance of traveling from one place to another, no matter how long or short it is. The word journey , though, typically implies a long trip—one that’s at least several hours, and perhaps several months or even years. It also often implies adventure—a journey might even be a quest . A journey may or may not have a planned destination other than whatever lies ahead.

The word is also commonly used in a figurative way to liken any lengthy process or progress to such a trip, as in Life is a journey, with many interesting detours. 

Journey can also be used as a verb meaning to make a long trip, as in We must journey to the land beyond the mountains.

Example: My favorite books are about people who make epic journeys around the world.

Where does  journey come from?

The first records of the word journey come from around the 1200s. It comes from the Middle English word journee , meaning “day,” ultimately from unattested Vulgar Latin diurnāta , meaning “a day’s time” or “a day’s work.” In English, the meaning of the word journey originally meant something like “a day’s travel,” but eventually came to mean “a long trip.”

A journey can last a day but the word usually refers to longer trips. The word is sometimes preceded with the mode of transportation that’s used, as in The city is reachable only by a long train journey. Discussion of journeys often involves their destination or purpose. When people say, “It’s the journey , not the destination,” they mean that the significance and value of a journey is what happens along the way, from moment to moment, as opposed to the achievement of its ultimate goal.

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What are some other forms related to journey ?

• journeyer (noun)
• outjourney (verb)

What are some synonyms for journey ?

What are some words that share a root or word element with journey ? 

What are some words that often get used in discussing journey ?

• destination

How is  journey used in real life?

Journey is very commonly used in a figurative way.

I ask you to accompany me on my journey to Chile and Peru in your prayers. — Pope Francis (@Pontifex) January 15, 2018

Life is indeed a journey. Successful is he who can navigate the ups and downs without losing his balance. Don’t dwell on your past, don’t wallow in self-pity, don’t repeat your mistakes, don’t focus on negativity, help others along the way, spread kindness wherever you go! — Mufti Menk (@muftimenk) August 17, 2020

Some people around us will not understand our journey. They don’t need to; it’s not for them — Paulo Coelho (@paulocoelho) May 4, 2019

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Which of the following words is a synonym of journey ?

A. voyage B. trip C. trek D. all of the above

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Definition of journey noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• They went on a long train journey across India.
• to begin/continue/complete a journey
• Many refugees made the journey alone.
• Did you have a good journey?
• the outward/return journey
• We broke our journey (= stopped for a short time) in Madrid.
• (British English) Don't use the car for short journeys.
• It's a day's journey by car.
• The average journey time is about 50 minutes.
• on a journey She took her sister with her to keep her company on the journey.
• journey from… Devizes is a two-hour journey from London.
• journey to… It is unclear why he embarked on his final journey to Vienna.
• (British English) I'm afraid you've had a wasted journey (= you cannot do what you have come to do) .
• (informal) Bye! Safe journey! (= used when somebody is beginning a journey)
• a business trip
• a five-minute trip by taxi
• a long and difficult journey across the mountains
• a tour of Bavaria
• the first expedition to the South Pole
• We went on an all-day excursion to the island.
• The children were on a day’s outing from school.
• We had a day out at the beach.
• a(n) foreign/​overseas trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition
• a bus/​coach/​train/​rail trip/​journey/​tour
• to go on a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion/​outing/​day out
• to set out/​off on a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion
• to make a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion
• destination
• measures to cut the number of car journeys into the city
• He is planning a journey through Europe this summer.
• People were crammed onto ships for the dangerous journey across the Atlantic.
• Dawn was breaking as we set out on the last leg of our journey.
• Few people have made this journey and lived to tell the tale.
• She made the emotional journey back to the house she grew up in.
• He wrote a column chronicling his journeys around the Americas.
• Her search took her on an incredible journey across the world.
• The bus driver told us where to change buses for our onward journey.
• The bus journey from London to Athens took 60 hours.
• The journey continued in silence.
• The journey takes about five hours.
• They continued their journey on foot.
• They doubted that he would survive the journey to the nearest hospital.
• They were on a journey to the Far East.
• This is the story of the first astronauts and their journey into the unknown.
• take (somebody)
• be tired after a journey
• be tired from a journey
• a leg of a journey

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