Word Comparison

Travel

vs

Journey

/ˈtɹævəl/·/ˈd͡ʒɜːni/

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Quite different — distinct meanings

📖 Definitions

Travel

noun

The act of traveling; passage from place to place.

Also: (in the plural) A series of journeys.

Journey

noun

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

Also: Any process or progression likened to a journey, especially one that involves difficulties or personal development.

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