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adventure

/ədˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ/noun, verb3 syllables

Adventure means: take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome.

Synonyms for adventure13

noun, as in a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

escapade, risky venture, dangerous undertaking

verb, as in take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, run a risk, take a chance

verb, as in put at risk

venture, hazard, stake, jeopardize

What does adventure mean?3

verb

1

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome“When you buy these stocks you are gambling”

2

put at risk“I will stake my good reputation for this”

noun

1

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with adventure?1

two syllables

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Adventure in a sentence

  • It was an adventure at first, but the novelty soon wore off.sundown
  • That pot-bellied, belligerent green ogre is back for yet another animated adventure.Cangarejo
  • Want to join me for a camping adventure, buddy?Amastan
  • Let's embark on a wilderness adventure-camping trip, anyone?Amastan
  • It was a daring adventure, full of thrill and excitement.unknown
  • It was an unforgettable adventure, filled with excitement, joy, and a sense of wonder.Nuel
  • Marriage is an adventure, like going to war.Nylez
  • For you who love adventure, this kind of hiking will meet your need.unknown

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of adventure

as a noun

plural
adventures

as a verb

past tense
adventured
present participle
adventuring
third-person singular
adventures
past participle
adventured