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• 1.1 Etymology
• 1.2 Pronunciation
• 1.3.1 Synonyms
• 1.3.2 Derived terms
• 1.3.3 Related terms
• 1.3.4 Translations
• 1.4.1 Translations
• 1.5 Further reading
• 2.1 Etymology
• 2.2 Pronunciation
• 2.4 Further reading

English [ edit ]

Etymology [ edit ].

Borrowed from Latin excursio ( “ a running out, an inroad, invasion, a setting out, beginning of a speech ” ) , from excurrere ( “ to run out ” ) , from ex ( “ out ” ) + currere ( “ to run ” ) .

Pronunciation [ edit ]

• IPA ( key ) : /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʒən/ , /ɛks.kɜː(ɹ).ʃən/
• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)ʃən

Noun [ edit ]

excursion ( plural excursions )

• 1922 , Ben Travers , chapter 2, in A Cuckoo in the Nest ‎ [1] : Mother [ … ] considered that the exclusiveness of Peter's circle was due not to its distinction, but to the fact that it was an inner Babylon of prodigality and whoredom, from which every Kensingtonian held aloof, except on the conventional tip-and-run excursions in pursuit of shopping, tea and theatres.
• A wandering from the main subject: a digression .
• ( aviation ) An occurrence where an aircraft runs off the end or side of a runway or taxiway , usually during takeoff , landing , or taxi .
• ( phonetics ) A deviation in pitch , for example in the syllables of enthusiastic speech .

Synonyms [ edit ]

• ( recreational trip ) : journey , trip
• ( wandering from the main subject ) : digression , excursus

Derived terms [ edit ]

• alarums and excursions
• excursion fare
• excursion rate
• excursion steamer
• power excursion

Related terms [ edit ]

Translations [ edit ], verb [ edit ].

excursion ( third-person singular simple present excursions , present participle excursioning , simple past and past participle excursioned )

• 1825 , Charles Lamb , Letter to Mr. Wordsworth , 6 April, 1825, in The Works of Charles Lamb , Volume I, New York: Harper & Brothers, 1851, p. 249, [2] Yesterday I excursioned twenty miles; to-day I write a few letters.
• 1880 , Mark Twain , chapter 49, in A Tramp Abroad ‎ [3] : After breakfast, that next morning in Chamonix, we went out in the yard and watched the gangs of excursioning tourists arriving and departing with their mules and guides and porters [ … ]
• 1942 , Emily Carr , “ Ways of Getting Round ”, in The Book of Small : Victoria cows preferred to walk on the plank sidewalks in winter rather than dirty their hooves in the mud by the roadside. They liked to tune their chews to the tap, tap, tap of their feet on the planks. Ladies challenged the right of way by opening and shutting their umbrellas in the cows' faces and shooing, but the cows only chewed harder and stood still. It was the woman-lady, not the lady-cow who had to take to the mud and get scratched by the wild rose bushes that grew between sidewalk and fence while she excursioned round the cow.

Further reading [ edit ]

• “ excursion ”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary , Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam , 1913, →OCLC .
• “ excursion ”, in The Century Dictionary   [ … ] , New York, N.Y.: The Century Co. , 1911, →OCLC .
• “ excursion ”, in OneLook Dictionary Search .

French [ edit ]

Borrowed from Latin excursiōnem .

• IPA ( key ) : /ɛk.skyʁ.sjɔ̃/

excursion   f ( plural excursions )

• wander (talk off topic)
• “ excursion ”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [ Digitized Treasury of the French Language ] , 2012 .

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Definition of excursion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

• on an excursion They've gone on an excursion to York.
• There are regular weekend excursions throughout the summer.
• a business trip
• a five-minute trip by taxi
• a long and difficult journey across the mountains
• a tour of Bavaria
• the first expedition to the South Pole
• We went on an all-day excursion to the island.
• The children were on a day’s outing from school.
• We had a day out at the beach.
• a(n) foreign/​overseas trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition
• a bus/​coach/​train/​rail trip/​journey/​tour
• to go on a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion/​outing/​day out
• to set out/​off on a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion
• to make a(n) trip/​journey/​tour/​expedition/​excursion
• destination
• Our ship offers 13 different excursions.
• Princess Tours runs independent excursions from selected hotels.
• We decided to make an all-day excursion to the island.
• We signed up for a shore excursion to New Orleans.
• Optional excursions include a tour of the ancient city and a day's horse-riding.
• take (somebody on)
• excursion into
• excursion to

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a short trip or outing to some place, usually for a special purpose and with the intention of a prompt return: a pleasure excursion; a scientific excursion.

a trip on a train, ship, etc., at a reduced rate: weekend excursions to mountain resorts.

the group of persons making such a journey: an excursion of tourists.

a deviation or digression: excursions into futile philosophizing.

Physics . the displacement of a body or a point from a mean position or neutral value, as in an oscillation.

an accidental increase in the power level of a reactor, usually forcing its emergency shutdown.

Machinery .

the range of stroke of any moving part.

the stroke itself.

Obsolete . a sally or raid.

to go on or take an excursion.

of, relating to, or intended for use on excursions: an excursion fare; an excursion bus.

Origin of excursion

Other words from excursion.

• ex·cur·sion·al, ex·cur·sion·ar·y, adjective
• pre·ex·cur·sion, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for excursion

/ ( ɪkˈskɜːʃən , -ʒən ) /

a short outward and return journey, esp for relaxation, sightseeing, etc; outing

a group of people going on such a journey

(modifier) of or relating to special reduced rates offered on certain journeys by rail : an excursion ticket

a digression or deviation; diversion : an excursion into politics

(formerly) a raid or attack

a movement from an equilibrium position, as in an oscillation

the magnitude of this displacement

the normal movement of a movable bodily organ or part from its resting position, such as the lateral movement of the lower jaw

machinery the locus of a point on a moving part, esp the deflection of a whirling shaft

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• I jumped in the lake.
• I was happy.

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• I played when I was younger.
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• Every man is guilty of all the good he did not do . (French writer Voltaire)
• I wanted to buy a candle holder, but the store didn't have one. So I got a cake. (Comedian Mitch Hedberg)
• I have never played a hero before so I jumped at the chance. (Actor Adrian Edmondson)
• My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.

• I was playing for an hour.
• I was falling asleep when the phone rang.
• We were preparing a picnic, and then it started to rain.
• I feel like I sort of missed the eighties. At the time, we didn't know we were having fun, which is probably the way it always is. (Novelist Tama Janowitz)
• She was seeing a psychiatrist, two plumbers, and a bartender. (Comedian Rodney Dangerfield)
• I told my therapist I was having nightmares about nuclear explosions. He said don't worry it's not the end of the world. (Comedian Jay London)
• I have an idea that the phrase 'weaker sex' was coined by some woman to disarm the man she was preparing to overwhelm. (Poet Ogden Nash)
• I was having trouble making ends meet, and my beginnings weren't meeting either. (Author Allan Sherman)

• I had played already.
• I had crossed the line. I was free, but there was no one to welcome me to the land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land. (Political activist Harriet Tubman)
• I had seen birth and death but had thought they were different. (Poet T S Eliot)
• There are so many things that we wish we had done yesterday, so few that we feel like doing today. (Journalist Mignon McLaughlin)
• I phoned my dad to tell him I had stopped smoking. He called me a quitter.
• When I was younger, I could remember anything, whether it had happened or not.
• If we had had more time for discussion we should probably have made a great many more mistakes. (Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky)
• What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I' d realized it sooner. (Author Sidonie Gabrielle Colette)
• I had always seen myself as a star; I wanted to be a galaxy. (Dancer Twyla Tharp)

• I had been playing since I was ten.
• I had been weeding my garden for weeks, but I just surrendered to the weeds in the end.
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• Many people had been asking me to write an autobiography. I thought I'd better tell my story before other people told it for me. (Comedian Michael Palin)
• It was funny to read a script that was so similar to what had been going on in my life. (Actress Piper Perabo)
• I' d been shouting and shouting and no one wanted to hear me. (Singer Brenda Fassie)

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Dictionary Definition of 'excursion'

A short trip or journey, usually for pleasure or a specific purpose. "She went on an excursion to the nearby city to explore the museums."

Detailed Meaning of 'excursion'

It can be a day trip or a longer trip, but it is usually a temporary departure from one's usual routine or place of residence. Excursions can be organized by travel agencies, schools, or other groups, and can include activities such as sightseeing, hiking, or visiting historical or cultural sites. It can also refer to a deviation or a departure from a main course of action or a usual path, as in a excursion from a topic in a conversation or from a main subject in a book. In general, the term implies that there is a short trip or journey, usually for pleasure or a specific purpose, whether it's a day trip or a longer trip, and that it can include different activities, and that it's a temporary departure from one's usual routine or place of residence.

History and Etymology of 'excursion'

The noun 'excursion' traces its origins back to the Latin word 'excursio,' which is derived from the verb 'excurrere.' 'Excurrere' is a compound of 'ex,' meaning 'out of,' and 'currere,' meaning 'to run.' Thus, the etymology of 'excursion' can be understood as a journey that involves venturing out or running out from one's usual location or routine. Over time, this term found its way into Middle English as 'excursioun' and eventually evolved into the modern English word 'excursion.' This etymology encapsulates the essence of a short journey or trip, often taken for pleasure or a specific purpose, where one temporarily departs from their regular activities or surroundings.

Examples of 'excursion' in a Sentence

1. The excursion to the historic site gave us insights into the past. 2. The excursion to the amusement park was a highlight of the trip. 3. We signed up for an excursion to visit the ancient ruins. 4. The excursion included a guided hike through the forest. 5. The excursion to the vineyard offered a wine tasting experience. 6. We embarked on an exciting safari excursion to spot wildlife. 7. The excursion to the waterfall allowed us to swim in its refreshing waters. 8. The excursion to the art gallery showcased masterpieces from renowned artists. 9. We took an adventurous ATV excursion through rugged terrain. 10. The excursion to the chocolate factory delighted our taste buds. 11. The excursion to the botanical garden showcased a wide variety of plant species. 12. We joined a guided excursion to explore the underground caves. 13. The excursion to the historical landmark provided a glimpse into the past. 14. We participated in a guided snorkeling excursion to explore the vibrant marine life.

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What is Past Tense? Definition, Examples of the English Past Tense

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Past tense definition: The past tense is an English tense that expresses a form a verb for events that have occurred.

What is Past Tense in English?

What does past tense mean? The past tense of verbs expresses events or actions that already occurred. These actions are finite in that they have both a starting and a stopping point.

Past Tense Forms

There are four forms of the past tense. They include:

• I was working.
• I had worked.
• I had been working.

More on each of these forms below.

Four Types of Past Tense

What is a past tense verb? Here are the four past tenses in English. We have definitions and examples of each so you can learn past tense.

What is the Simple Past Tense?

What does simple past mean? The simple past tense is used for actions that started and ended at a specific point in time. It is formed by adding “-ed” to the infinitive form of the verb.

For most verbs in English , you simply add “-ed” to the end of a verb to form the past tense.

Simple Past Examples:

• Verb: to mail
• Past: mailed
• Example: I mailed the letter yesterday.
• Verb: to ask
• Past: asked
• Example: You asked me to finish the chores.
• Verb: to change
• Past: changed
• Example: U.S. stocks were little changed after the Federal Reserve held short-term interest rates steady, as expected Wednesday. – The Wall Street Journal

Some regular verbs with short vowel sounds require adding an extra consonant to the end of the infinitive before adding “-ed.”

• Verb: to snag
• Past: snagged
• Verb: to drag
• Past: dragged
• Example: Property lenders saw an aggregate decline in volume of 30%, which dragged business lending down. We think uncertainty in the UK property market caused by Brexit drove the decline. – Business Insider

A verb with a silent “e” at the end just requires a “-d” to create past tense.

• Verb: to retire
• Past: retired

Irregular verbs take various forms in the past tense. One example follows.

• Verb: to sing

What is the Past Progressive Tense?

What does past progressive mean? The past progressive tense expresses events that lasted for a duration of time in the past.

To form the past progressive:

• Subject + was/were + present participle (and “-ing” to end of the verb)

The past progressive is used to express:

• I was working when he called.
• I was listening to music while I was working.
• I was wondering if you could help me.

What is the Past Perfect Tense?

What does past perfect mean? The past perfect tense most often expresses actions in the past that finished before another action (also in the past) started.

To form the past perfect:

• Subject + had + past participle of verb

The past perfect is used to express:

• After he had answered the question, he was able to complete his assignment.
• If we had asked a question, we would have been able to complete the assignment.
• The teacher asked if I had completed the assignment.
• I wish I had completed the assignment.

What is the Past Perfect Progressive Tense?

What does past perfect progressive mean? The past perfect progressive tense most often expresses actions in the past that were in progress before other actions.

To form the past perfect progressive:

• Subject + had been + present participle (and “-ing” to end of the verb)

The past perfect progressive is used to express:

• The car had been running for ten minutes before we left.
• We could not play outside because it had been raining.
• If the sun had been shining, we could have played outside.
• She said it had been raining.

Past Tense of To Be

Since the verb to be is an irregular verb, it can be confusing to sort it out through its various tenses. Here is a brief outline.

To Be Conjugations:

• Past > Was, Were
• Present > Is, Am, Are
• Future > Will Be

To answer a few specific questions about the verb be in the past tense,

Is Was Past Tense?

• Yes, was is the first person and third person past form of to be .

What is the Past Tense of Is ?

• See above. Is is the present tense of to be . The past form is was .

What is the Past Tense of Be?

• See above. The past form of the verb be is was and were .

Other English Tenses

What is the Present Tense?

What does present tense mean? In general, the present tense is used to express facts, habits (habitual actions), beliefs, or general truths.

• Erik rides his bike every day.
• Exercising is a benefit to your health.

What is the Future Tense?

What does future tense mean? The future tense expresses actions that will occur at a future date.

• Erik will ride his bike on Monday.
• Exercising will benefit your health.

Summary: What is the Past Tense?

Define past tense: In grammar, the definition of past tense is a tense that signals an action or event that occurred in the past.

There are four main forms of the past tense. They include:

In summary , the past tense:

• is used to express actions that have occurred at some time before the present
• has four forms including: simple, past perfect, past progressive, and past perfect progressive

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Past Tense - Meaning, Definition, Structure and Types with Examples

As human beings, we love to speak about what goes on in our lives. In order to be able to express what has happened, you should know how to use the past tense. This article will help you with what you need to know about past tense, its meaning, definition and types. Check out the examples and past tense verbs list to have a clear understanding of how it works.

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Definition of past tense, types of past tense, structure of past tense, list of past tense verbs, frequently asked questions on past tense in english, what is past tense.

The ‘past tense’ form of a verb , as the term suggests, can be used to speak about or represent an event or action that already happened in the past. One important point you have to keep in mind is that a number of verbs, when used in the past tense, do not follow the general rule of adding ‘ed’ to the end of the verb to form the past tense. Take a look at the different definitions of past tense and the list of past tense verbs to develop a clear idea of the same.

The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines the term ‘past tense’ as “the form of a verb used to describe actions in the past.” According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the past tense form of the verb is “used to describe verb forms in many languages used for actions that have now finished.”

“A verb tense expressing action or state in or as if in the past”, is the definition of past tense, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines ‘past tense’ as “the forms of a verb group indicating that an action or event happened regularly, or that a situation existed or was true during a period before now.”

The past tense has four different forms to indicate the varied nature of actions that happened in the past. They are:

• Simple Past Tense – used to indicate an action or event that happened in the past.
• Past Continuous Tense – used to depict an action or event that was continuing in the past.
• Past Perfect Tense – used to represent an event or action that happened in the past before another event or action that happened in the past.
• Past Perfect Continuous Tense – used to denote an action or event that was taking place in the past until another action or event happened in the past.

In order to understand the structure of the past tense, take a look at the following table.

It would be even better if you also learn how the structure of a sentence using the past tense form of the verb changes when used in the positive, negative, interrogative or negative interrogative formats.

Examples of Past Tense

Given below are a few examples to show you how the past tense works.

• Marcel finished his speech.
• Did they go to the hospital?
• Nandhini and Padmini were talking about you.
• Salim had found the keys before his parents found out about it.
• Selena found out that Trinita had not been taking her medicines for the last few weeks.
• Didn’t you know about his accident?

Take a look at the following table of past tense verbs with the past and past participle forms that you can refer to when you are using the past tense.

You can refer to the article on irregular verbs for an extensive list of verbs and their past forms.

What is the past tense?

The ‘past tense’ form of a verb, as the term suggests, can be used to speak about or represent an event or action that already happened in the past. One important point you have to keep in mind is that a number of verbs, when used in the past tense, do not follow the general rule of adding ‘ed’ to the end of the verb to form the past tense.

What is the definition of past tense?

The Oxford Learner’s Dictionary defines the term ‘past tense’ as “the form of a verb used to describe actions in the past.” According to the Cambridge Dictionary, the past tense form of the verb is “used to describe verb forms in many languages used for actions that have now finished.” “A verb tense expressing action or state in or as if in the past”, is the definition of past tense, according to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary. The Macmillan Dictionary defines ‘past tense’ as “the forms of a verb group indicating that an action or event happened regularly, or that a situation existed or was true during a period before now.”

What are the different types of past tense?

The past tense can be seen to have four different forms namely,

• Simple Past Tense
• Past Continuous Tense
• Past Perfect Tense
• Past Perfect Continuous Tense

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