adventure
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,150 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 8,207 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
verb
- take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome also: gamble, chance, risk, hazard, take chances, run a risk When you buy these stocks you are gambling
- put at risk also: venture, hazard, stake, jeopardize I will stake my good reputation for this
noun
- a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) also: escapade, risky venture, dangerous undertaking
adventure in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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The agent of Romance and Adventure handed his card, laughing.
The Club of Queer Trades · G. K. (Gilbert Keith) Chesterton · Chapter 1
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For several days the voyage went on quietly, and without adventure.
Under Drake's Flag · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1
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Among the Cyclôpes, Odysseus had the adventure on which his whole fortunes hinged.
The Odyssey of Homer · 751? BCE-651? BCE Homer · Chapter 1
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It was a warm day in August, just the sort of day when an adventure of any kind seemed impossible.
In the Wilderness · Charles Dudley Warner · Chapter 1
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The King of this beautiful island had one son, for whom a life of adventure had been foretold at his birth.
The Yellow Fairy Book: The Grateful Beasts · World Traditions (Celtic, Norse, Asian & Persian) · Chapter 1