Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Adventure”
A thrilling journey or experience with something unexpected or risky happening.
Word Family of Adventure
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
What is the noun of adventure? — adventure
What is the verb of adventure? — adventure
What is the adjective of adventure? — adventurous
What is the adverb of adventure? — adventurously
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- My backpacking trip across Europe was an incredible adventure. B1
- The children set off on an adventure to explore the forest. B1
- Ancient explorers undertook dangerous adventures seeking new lands. B2
Word Form Patterns for Adventure
-ous
Adds **-ous** to form an adjective describing a quality or possession. Example: adventure → adventurous.
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: adventure → adventurously.
Origin and Word Formation of Adventure
From Old French "aventure" (from Latin "adventura" meaning about to happen). Entered English in the 13th century.
Central to hero narratives and coming-of-age stories across cultures.
Common Word Form Mistakes with Adventure
Wrong: She wants to adventure in the mountains.
Correct: She wants to have an adventure in the mountains.
Adventure as noun phrase uses 'have an adventure', not 'adventure' as a standalone verb here.
Wrong: The adventures were very danger.
Correct: The adventures were very dangerous.
Use adjective 'dangerous', not noun 'danger' after 'were'.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Adventure
What are the word forms of “adventure”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “adventure”?
“adventure” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “adventure” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.
Where does “adventure” come from?
From Old French "aventure" (from Latin "adventura" meaning about to happen). Entered English in the 13th century.