Look at one journey and travel in general.
The idea
A trip is a particular journey or visit and can be counted. Travel as a noun usually means travelling in general and is uncountable.
| Word | Use |
|---|---|
| trip | a particular journey; countable |
| travel | journeys in general; uncountable |
Examples
- We planned a trip to the coast.
- Their school trip lasted two days.
- She made three trips to the island.
- Air travel can be expensive.
- Travel takes time and money.
- He enjoys travel by train.
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Watch out
Do not say a travel for one visit; say a trip.
Try it yourself
Choose the correct word. We booked a ___ to the lake. (trip / travel)
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trip
trip: the article points to one visit.
Choose the correct word. Air ___ is often quicker than driving. (trip / travel)
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travel
travel: air travel is an activity in general.
Choose the correct word. They took two ___ to the museum. (trips / travel)
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trips
trips: the number shows several visits.
Practice round
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Choose the correct word. We booked a ___ to the lake. (trip / travel)
Choose the correct word. Air ___ is often quicker than driving. (trip / travel)
Choose the correct word. They took two ___ to the museum. (trips / travel)
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Describe one trip and a kind of travel you enjoy.