adventure

[ad-ven-cher] / ædˈvɛn tʃər /

NOUN

risky or unexpected undertaking

Synonyms

STRONGEST

experience exploit feat scene trip

STRONG

chance contingency endangerment enterprise happening hazard incident jeopardy occurrence peril speculation undertaking venture

WEAK

emprise

Antonyms

STRONG

abstention assurance certainty fact plan protection reality safety surety truth

WEAK

avoidance inaction inactivity inertia latency passiveness stillness

Example Sentences

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Set in the "golden age of aviation", the family adventure film is based on his own 1997 children's book.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Whether you’re seeking a sun-soaked Italian adventure or a spicy sports romance, these 6 must-read summer romance page-turners offer sweet escape.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

It will be an adventure, but Americans have a long history of adventure.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Now she is eager to rediscover a life of adventure as an amputee.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

It took Duane a few weeks to recover from his adventure.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el

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