TRAIN as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • express trains don”t stop at Princeton Junction
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor
    Usage Example(s)
    • the bride’’s train was carried by her two young nephews
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a series of consequences wrought by an event
    Usage Example(s)
    • it led to a train of disasters
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  5. Meaning
    • a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels
    • they joined the wagon train for safety
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  6. Meaning
    • a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a string of islands
    • train of mourners
    • a train of thought
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)

TRAIN as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition
    Usage Example(s)
    • She is training for the Olympics
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She is training to be a teacher
    • He trained as a legal aid
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  3. Meaning
    • create by training and teaching
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The old master is training world-class violinists
    • we develop the leaders for the future
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • teach and supervise (someone)
    • act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He is training our Olympic team
    • She is coaching the crew
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • aim or direct at
    • as of blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Please don”t aim at your little brother!
    • He trained his gun on the burglar
    • Don”t train your camera on the women
    • Take a swipe at one’’s opponent
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • drag loosely along a surface
    • allow to sweep the ground
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • The toddler was trailing his pants
    • She trained her long scarf behind her
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  7. Meaning
    • travel by rail or train
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • They railed from Rome to Venice
    • She trained to Hamburg
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • prepare (someone) for a future role or function
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • He is grooming his son to become his successor
    • The prince was prepared to become King one day
    • They trained him to be a warrior
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • train to be discriminative in taste or judgment
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Cultivate your musical taste
    • Train your tastebuds
    • She is well schooled in poetry
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  10. Meaning
    • train to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it
    Usage Example(s)
    • train the vine
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  11. Meaning
    • train by instruction and practice
    • especially to teach self-control
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • Parents must discipline their children
    • Is this dog trained?
    Hypernyms(s) train is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)