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train

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /treɪn/

KK: /tren/

intransitive verb
Definition

To undergo a process of learning or practice to improve skills or fitness, or to travel using a railway vehicle.


Example

She trains every morning to prepare for the upcoming race.


Tense Forms

Past: trained

Past Participle: trained


Conversation
Sloth A
Are you planning to train for that marathon next month?
Sloth B
Yeah, I think I will! I want to get in shape.
Sloth A
That's awesome! How often will you train each week?
Sloth B
I’m aiming for at least three times a week.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
practice
prepare
travel
Antonyms
neglect
rest
stop
noun
Definition

A series of connected railroad cars that are pulled or pushed by a locomotive, used for transporting people or goods.


Example

The train arrived at the station on time, ready to take passengers to their destination.


Conversation
Sloth A
I saw a really cool train at the station today.
Sloth B
Oh really? Was it one of those fancy ones?
Sloth A
Yeah, it had all these modern features and looked super fast!
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To teach someone or something to do a particular skill or behavior through practice and instruction.


Example

The coach will train the players to improve their skills before the tournament.


Tense Forms

Past: trained

Past Participle: trained


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you thought about how you will train for the marathon?
Sloth B
Yeah, I need to start a regular running schedule soon.
Sloth A
I heard it's important to train gradually to avoid injuries.
Root Explanation

Train → The word 'train' originates from the Old French 'traïner', meaning to pull or drag, which in turn comes from the Latin 'trahere', meaning to draw or pull. The word describes the act of pulling or drawing something along, which relates to the concept of training or guiding someone along a path.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'traïner', which means to pull or drag, to remember that 'train' involves guiding or pulling someone along a path.

Visually Confused Words
thrain
strain
trin
tran
tain
rain
vitrain
uptrain
Is this page helpful?
That's awesome! I love watching trains when they zoom by.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
line
procession
series
Antonyms
disorder
chaos
breakdown
Sloth B
Absolutely! I want to make sure I'm ready for it.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coach
teach
prepare
Antonyms
neglect
ignore
abandon