trip

/tɹˈɪp/

/ˈtɹɪp/

[noun] [verb]

Trip

[NOUN]

a journey that one goes on for pleasure or a particular purpose, generally for a short amount of time

an accidental misstep threatening (or causing) a fall

synonyms : slip

an unintentional but embarrassing blunder

synonyms : misstep

stumble

trip-up

a light or nimble tread

a catch mechanism that acts as a switch

synonyms : tripper

an exciting or stimulating experience

synonyms : head trip

a hallucinatory experience induced by drugs

to trip

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to hit something with the foot accidentally or lose one's footing that makes them stumble or fall

synonyms : stumble

to experience a powerful and sometimes unusual change in one's thoughts, feelings, and perceptions as a result of taking drugs such as LSD or magic mushrooms

synonyms : get off

trip out

turn on

put in motion or move to act

synonyms : activate

cause to stumble

synonyms : trip up

make a trip for pleasure

synonyms : jaunt

travel

Examples

1. Our trip is still very much up in the air.

2. Our trip to the zoo was full of fun and excitement.

3. My parents are planning a trip to Vietnam next summer.

4. During our trip to the vineyard, the guide explained the process of wine making.

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