voyage - Master This Word
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voyage Word Meanings
- a long journey by sea or in space
- an adventurous trip
- a passage or journey through a difficult experience
voyage Example Sentences
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voyage Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
US
/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/
voyage Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'voy' from Latin 'via' = way, 'age' = act or process. Historical origin: Latin → Old French → English. Memory image: imagine setting sail on a vast ocean, venturing into the unknown, with waves crashing around you as you embark on a grand adventure.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
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Voyage is a versatile English word used as both a noun and a verb. As a noun it refers to a long journey, often by sea or in space, and by extension to an adventurous trip full of discovery and risk. It can also mean a passage through a difficult experience, such as a personal voyage. As a verb, to voyage means to undertake such a journey. The term carries a slightly formal or literary tone and appears in historical contexts, travel writing, and religious or scientific descriptions. Etymology points to the idea of way and process, with Latin and French ancestry feeding into English. Visualize setting sail toward the unknown, a grand expedition that tests endurance.
Usage Reminders
- 1) Compare with trip and journey for length and formality.
- 2) Use on a voyage for long sea or space journeys.
- 3) Learn common collocations like on a voyage and make a voyage.
- 4) Read historical texts to see voyage in context.
- 5) Remember the metaphorical sense of a voyage through a difficult experience.
- 6) Pronounce as /ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/ and stress the first syllable.
Common Misconceptions
- Voyage is the same as trip or journey in all contexts.
- It must always involve ships or space travel.
- It is informal language for everyday travel.
- To voyage means to start a voyage, not to complete it.
- Etymology is not worth remembering for usage.
Thinking Differences
Voyage carries a formal or literary tone in English, often linked to long sea or space travel or to a metaphorical journey through difficulty, which makes learners use it sparingly outside travel writing.
Learning Tips
- Compare voyage with trip and journey to feel the nuance.
- Use on a voyage for long sea/space trips; reserve voyage for formal contexts.
- Learn key collocations: on a voyage, make a voyage, voyage of exploration.
- Read historical passages to see voyage in context.
- Visualize a voyage as a test of endurance and discovery.
- Practice pronunciation: accent on the first syllable.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'voyage'?
A.A long journey, especially by sea or in space
B.A journey by car
C.A short trip to the grocery store
D.A flight to a different country
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'voyage' used correctly?
A.I took a voyage to the nearby park
B.She went on a voyage to visit her friend next door
C.The astronauts completed a long voyage to the Moon
D.He voyaged to the movie theater for a film
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'voyage'?
A.Return
B.Stagnation
C.Adventure
D.Commute
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite meaning of 'voyage'?
A.Explore
B.Stay
C.Navigate
D.Arrive
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would someone go on a 'voyage'?
A.Going to work
B.Cruising around the world on a luxury ship
C.Attending a party
D.Watching a movie at home
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