noun

adventure

adventure, exciting experience

Going to Africa was a great adventure.

Going to Africa was a great adventure.

He is looking for adventure.

He is looking for adventure.

((to go on an adventure)) to go on an exciting journey We are going on an adventure.

Synonyms: escapade, exploit, journey

From Latin 'adventura' (a thing about to happen), from 'ad-' (to) + 'venire' (to come).

Think of it as 'ad-' (to) + 'venture'. You go towards a new venture or experience.

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