train
/ˈtɹeɪn/noun, verb1 syllable
Train means: educate for a future role or function.
Synonyms for train27
noun, as in wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
noun, as in a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
noun, as in public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
noun, as in a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
verb, as in educate for a future role or function
verb, as in undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
verb, as in develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control
verb, as in teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment
verb, as in point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
verb, as in drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground
verb, as in teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
verb, as in exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
verb, as in travel by rail or train
What does train mean?17
verb
educate for a future role or function“He is grooming his son to become his successor”
create by training and teaching“The old master is training world-class violinists”
undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession“She is training to be a teacher”
develop (a child's or animal's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control“Parents must discipline their children”
teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment“Cultivate your musical taste”
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards“Please don't aim at your little brother!”
drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground“The toddler was trailing his pants”
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports“He is training our Olympic team”
exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition“She is training for the Olympics”
travel by rail or train“They railed from Rome to Venice”
cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it“train the vine”
noun
wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed“the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain”
a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file“we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels”
public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive“express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction”
a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding“a string of islands”
a series of consequences wrought by an event“it led to a train of disasters”
piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor“the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews”
Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.
What rhymes with train?60
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Train in a sentence
- Even though she rushed, the elderly woman missed the last train.mccarras
- Arriving at the station, he found his train had gone.timmartin
- Luckily, he was on time for the train.Luornu
- If you run fast, you can catch the train.CK
- I ran and ran, but missed the train.sundown
- Suppose that we miss the last train, what should we do?CM
- Which goes faster, a ship or a train?Dejo
- If you don't hurry, you'll miss the train.CK
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Forms of train
as a noun
- plural
- trains
as a verb
- past tense
- trained
- present participle
- training
- third-person singular
- trains
- past participle
- trained