EXPEDITION Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word expedition. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| excursion | nounn | |||||
noun • a journey taken for pleasure • wandering from the main path of a journey | ||||||
| jaunt | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a journey taken for pleasure verb • make a trip for pleasure | ||||||
| outing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a journey taken for pleasure • a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering | ||||||
| adventure | nounn | |||||
noun • a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) verb • take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome • put at risk | ||||||
| campaign | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a race between candidates for elective office • a series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end • several related operations aimed at achieving a particular goal (usually within geographical and temporal constraints) • an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) verb • run, stand, or compete for an office or a position • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • go on a campaign; go off to war | ||||||
| crossing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • traveling across • a shallow area in a stream that can be forded • a point where two lines (paths or arcs etc.) intersect • a junction where one street or road crosses another • a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other • (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids • a voyage across a body of water (usually across the Atlantic Ocean) | ||||||
| exploration | nounn | |||||
noun • to travel for the purpose of discovery • a careful systematic search • a systematic consideration | ||||||
| foray | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a sudden short attack • an initial attempt (especially outside your usual areas of competence) verb • steal goods; take as spoils • briefly enter enemy territory | ||||||
| hike | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure • an increase in cost • the amount a salary is increased verb • increase • walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise | ||||||
| journey | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of traveling from one place to another verb • undertake a journey or trip • travel upon or across | ||||||
| march | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) • a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture • the month following February and preceding April • a steady advance • a procession of people walking together • district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area • genre of music written for marching verb • march in a procession • force to march • walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride • march in protest; take part in a demonstration • walk ostentatiously • cause to march or go at a marching pace • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||
| odyssey | nounn | |||||
noun • a long wandering and eventful journey • a Greek epic poem (attributed to Homer) describing the journey of Odysseus after the fall of Troy | ||||||
| passage | nounn | |||||
noun • the act of passing from one state or place to the next • a section of text; particularly a section of medium length • a way through or along which someone or something may pass • the passing of a law by a legislative body • a journey usually by ship • a short section of a musical composition • a path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass • a bodily reaction of changing from one place or stage to another • the motion of one object relative to another • the act of passing something to another person | ||||||
| patrol | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detachment used for security or reconnaissance • the activity of going around or through an area at regular intervals for security purposes • a group that goes through a region at regular intervals for the purpose of security verb • maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol | ||||||
| peregrination | nounn | |||||
noun • traveling or wandering around | ||||||
| pilgrimage | nounn | |||||
noun • a journey to a sacred place | ||||||
| quest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria • the act of searching for something verb • make a search (for) • search the trail of (game) • bark with prolonged noises, of dogs • seek alms, as for religious purposes • express the need or desire for | ||||||
| safari | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an overland journey by hunters (especially in Africa) | ||||||
| sailing | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • the work of a sailor • riding in a sailboat • the departure of a vessel from a port • the activity of flying a glider | ||||||
| survey | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • short descriptive summary (of events) • the act of looking or seeing or observing verb • consider in a comprehensive way • look over carefully or inspect • keep under surveillance • hold a review (of troops) • make a survey of; for statistical purposes • plot a map of (land) | ||||||
