transport
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈtrænspɔrt/
KK: /ˈtrænspɔrt/
noun
Definition
The act of moving people or goods from one place to another, or the vehicles used for this purpose.
Example
The transport of goods by truck is very common in this region.
Conversation
Have you seen the new transport system they installed downtown?
Yeah, it's really impressive!
I heard it can move a lot of people quickly.
Absolutely! It makes getting around so much easier.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
conveyance
vehicle
shipment
Antonyms
immobility
stagnation
inactivity
transitive verb
Definition
To carry or move something from one place to another.
Example
The company will transport the goods to the warehouse.
Tense Forms
Past: transported
Past Participle: transported
Conversation
Did you hear how they transport the art pieces for the exhibition?
Yeah, I heard they used a special truck to keep them safe.
It's amazing how they transport such fragile items without any damage.
Root Explanation
Transport is formed from "trans-" (meaning across) and "portare" (meaning to carry). The word means to carry something across a distance.
Memory Tip
Picture carrying things 'across' ('trans-') — that’s what transport means.
Visually Confused Words
retransport
pretransport
untransported
asport