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Topic: Travel

abaft

IPA: /əˈbæft/

KK: /əˈbæft/

adverb

Definition: In a direction toward the back part of a ship.

Example: The lifeboats are located abaft the main deck.

preposition

Definition: In a position that is toward the back part of a ship or boat.

Example: The lifeboats are located abaft the main deck.

abeam

IPA: /əˈbiːm/

KK: /əˈbim/

adjective

Definition: Located to the side of a ship or airplane, especially at a right angle to its length.

Example: The lighthouse was located abeam of the ship as it sailed through the fog.

adverb

Definition: In a direction that is perpendicular to the centerline of a ship, typically used in nautical contexts.

Example: The lighthouse was located abeam of the ship as it sailed through the channel.

preposition

Definition: Next to or at a right angle to something, especially in relation to a ship or boat.

Example: The ship drew abeam the cove.

aboard

IPA: /əˈbɔːrd/

KK: /əˈbɔrd/

adjective

Definition: In or on a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane, or part of a group or organization.

Example: The passengers are already aboard the ship, ready to set sail.

adverb

Definition: In or on a vehicle, such as a ship or airplane.

Example: We boarded the ship and set sail for our adventure.

preposition

Definition: In or on a vehicle, ship, or aircraft.

Example: The passengers are now aboard the ship.

abroach

IPA: /əˈbroʊtʃ/

KK: /əˈbroʊtʃ/

adjective

Definition: In a state where something is open or ready to allow something, like a liquid, to flow out.

Example: The sails were abroach, catching the wind as the ship set sail.

adverb

Definition: In a state where something is open or released, allowing liquid to flow out, or in a state of activity or movement.

Example: The wine barrel was left abroach to allow the air to circulate.

abroad

IPA: /əˈbrɔːd/

KK: /əˈbrɔd/

adjective

Definition: In or to a foreign country, especially one that is not your own.

Example: She studied abroad for a year in France.

adverb

Definition: In or to a foreign country, away from one's own country.

Example: She studied abroad for a year in France.

noun

Definition: A place outside one's own country, often referring to foreign countries where people may travel or live.

Example: Many students choose to study abroad to experience different cultures.

abseil

IPA: /ˈæbseɪl/

KK: /ˈæbseɪl/

intransitive verb

Definition: To descend a steep surface, such as a rock face or wall, using a rope that is secured above.

Example: The climbers decided to abseil down the cliff after reaching the summit.

noun

Definition: A way of going down a steep surface, like a rock face or a building, by using a rope. It involves lowering oneself down while being secured by the rope.

Example: The climber made a safe abseil down the cliff after reaching the summit.

acclimatise

IPA: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

KK: /əˈklaɪməˌtaɪz/

verb

Definition: To adjust or adapt to a new environment, climate, or situation.

Example: It took me a few days to acclimatise to the high altitude of the mountains.

accommodation

IPA: //əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən//

KK: /əˌkɑː.məˈdeɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: A place where someone can stay, such as a room or a house, often provided for travelers or guests.

Example: We found a lovely accommodation near the beach for our vacation.

accompany

IPA: /əˈkʌmpəni/

KK: /əˈkʌmpəni/

intransitive verb

Definition: To go along with someone or something, often to provide support or to enhance the experience.

Example: She decided to accompany her friend to the concert.

transitive verb

Definition: To go somewhere with someone or to be together with something, often to provide support or enhance the experience.

Example: She will accompany him to the concert tonight.

adrift

IPA: /əˈdrɪft/

KK: /əˈdrɪft/

adjective

Definition: Not being held in place or controlled, often floating freely without direction or support.

Example: After the storm, the boat was left adrift in the open sea.

adverb

Definition: Floating or drifting without being tied down or anchored; lacking direction or purpose.

Example: After the storm, the boat was left adrift in the ocean.

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