The table below will help clarify the meaning and use of vocabulary related to travel.
Travel
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The word 'travel' is used to talk about
going from one place to another.
It can be a verb, a noun or an adjective. ♦ verb : Tom travels a lot in his job. ♦ noun : Travel nowadays is faster and less expensive than before. ♦ adjective : There is a travel agency beside the bank. |
Trip
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The word 'trip' is used to talk about a
short journey somewhere
for a purpose, business or pleasure. ♦ For our wedding anniversary, we went on a trip to Venice. ♦ My boss is often away on business trips. ♦ During our holiday, we took a boat trip to the islands. |
Journey
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A journey is the distance covered in
travelling from one place to another.
'Journey' can refer to a long distance or a short regular one. ♦ The journey was long and tiring; it took us 5 hours to get there. ♦ Did you have a good journey? Yes, it was quite pleasant. ♦ How long is your journey to work? Just about 20 minutes. |
Tour
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A tour is a journey
during which several places are visited,
especially on a holiday. The word 'tour' can be a noun or a verb. ♦ noun : We went on a tour of Italy. ♦ verb: We toured the north of India. |
Voyage
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A voyage is a long
journey by sea or in space.
♦ Before the 20th century, long sea voyages were common. ♦ A spacecraft will take you on a voyage through space. |
Quiz: Journey, Travel & Trip
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