train — a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
Pronunciation (IPA): /treɪn/
Korean meaning: 기차
Korean pronunciation: **트**레인
Example Sentences
- My dog can train humans to give treats in just 5 minutes.
- I need to train for the marathon next month.
- The train of thought derailed when I saw pizza.
train
NOUN//treɪn//
a series of connected railway cars pulled by a locomotive
💡 Concept
He trains every day and improves his shot.
🎵 Rhyme
Through strain in training, you gain strength when you train.
🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/treɪn/
🇬🇧 UK/treɪn/
🌳Etymology
Roottrain
Origin
14세기 고대 프랑스어 'trainer'(끌다)에서 유래. 원래는 '뒤에 끌리는 옷자락'을 의미했다가, 연결된 기차 칸들이 기관차에 '끌려가는' 모습에서 기차라는 뜻이 생겼다.
🎵Rhyme
brainrainpaingainmain
brain
rain
pain
gain
main
🔗Collocations
catch a train
train station
train hard
express train
train wreck
training program
freight train
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My dog can train humans to give treats in just 5 minutes.”
“I need to train for the marathon next month.”
😄 Fun example
“The train of thought derailed when I saw pizza.”
“She missed the last train and had to walk home.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
educatecoachteachinstructdrill
Antonyms
neglectabandonignore
Related
railwaystationcoachexercisepractice
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