Word
traveled
Phoneticstrav·eled, stress on the first syllable
/ˈtɹævəɫd/
UK spelling · travelled
Definitions
01went on a journey
A2 · Elementary American English
v. to have gone from one place to another, often over a long distance.
v. past tense and past participle of 'travel', indicating the completion of a journey or movement between locations.
“Last summer, we traveled across the country by train.”
“Having traveled extensively through Southeast Asia, the journalist was well-equipped to report on the regional economic shifts.”
Pitfall
He travelled to New York last week.
He traveled to New York last week.
In American English, the word is spelled with one 'l'. The double 'l' version is British English.
02experienced in travel
B2 · Upper Intermediate American English
adj. describes a person who has visited many different countries or places.
adj. having gained experience or worldly wisdom through extensive journeying.
“She is a very traveled person who has lived on four continents.”
“As a widely traveled diplomat, he possessed a nuanced understanding of various cultural protocols and social etiquettes.”
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03frequently used
B2 · Upper Intermediate American English
adj. describes a road or path that many people use.
adj. referring to a route or path that is frequently used or heavily trafficked.
“This is a well-traveled road, so you should expect some traffic.”
“The hikers decided to leave the well-traveled path in search of a more secluded spot near the waterfall.”
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- A2 · Elementary
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