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Meaning of adventure

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

adventure

Pronunciation:/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ//ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə//ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.

  2. A remarkable occurrence; a striking event.

    Example: A life full of adventures.

  3. A mercantile or speculative enterprise of hazard; a venture; a shipment by a merchant on his own account.

  4. A feeling of desire for new and exciting things.

    Example: his sense of adventure

adventure

Pronunciation:/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ//ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə//ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To risk or hazard; jeopard; venture.

  2. To venture upon; to run the risk of; to dare.

  3. To try the chance; to take the risk.