Treks — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈtrek/

Meaning & Definition of Treks

Treks (verb)

  1. to make one's way arduously; broadly, journey
  2. to travel by ox wagon
  3. to migrate by ox wagon or in a train of such

Treks (noun)

  1. a trip or movement especially when involving difficulties or complex organization, an arduous journey
  2. a journey by ox wagon; especially, an organized migration by a group of settlers

Treks (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a going from one place to another usually of some distance

    "started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose"

    similar: expeditions, journeys, passages, peregrinations, travels, trips
    related: commutations, commutes, errands, excursions, flights, hops, jaunts, junkets, outings, sallies, sorties, tours, cruises, sails, voyages, drives, rides, spins, grand tours, odysseys, pilgrimages, progresses, quests, safaris, hikes, slogs, tramps, walkabouts, walks

Treks (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take a trip especially of some distance

    "adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold"

    similar: journeys, peregrinates, pilgrimages, tours, travels, trips, voyages
    related: gallivants, hops, jaunts, knocks (about), perambulates, rambles, roams, roves, traipses, wanders, migrates, road-trips, buses, cabs, coaches, cruises, drives, flies, gigs, jets, motors, navigates, rides, rolls, sails, trundles, barnstorms

Related Entry: Trek (noun)

Trek is a different word from Treks. The synonyms below are for trek, not for treks.

  1. a going from one place to another usually of some distance

    "started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose"

    similar: expedition, journey, passage, peregrination, travel(s), trip
    related: commutation, commute, errand, excursion, flight, hop, jaunt, junket, outing, sally, sortie, tour, cruise, sail, voyage, drive, ride, spin, grand tour, odyssey, pilgrimage, progress, quest, safari, hike, slog, tramp, walk, walkabout

Related Entry: Trek (verb)

Trek is a different word from Treks. The synonyms below are for trek, not for treks.

  1. to take a trip especially of some distance

    "adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold"

    similar: journey, peregrinate, pilgrimage, tour, travel, trip, voyage
    related: gallivant, hop, jaunt, knock (about), perambulate, ramble, roam, rove, traipse, wander, migrate, road-trip, bus, cab, coach, cruise, drive, fly, gig, jet, motor, navigate, ride, roll, sail, trundle, barnstorm

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Treks

The most common words with a similar meaning to Treks:

expeditions, journeys, passages, peregrinations, travels, trips, peregrinates, pilgrimages, tours, voyages

Related Words for Treks

commutations, commutes, errands, excursions, flights, hops, jaunts, junkets, outings, sallies, sorties, cruises, sails, drives, rides, spins, grand tours, odysseys, progresses, quests, safaris, hikes, slogs, tramps, walkabouts, walks, gallivants, knocks (about), perambulates, rambles

Word Forms of Treks

Inflections: trekked, trekking

Derived words: trekker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Treks

Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull

First known use: 1835

Frequently Asked Questions about Treks

What does "Treks" mean?

"Treks" means to make one's way arduously; broadly, journey. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to make one's way arduously; broadly, journey. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Treks"?

Other words for "Treks" include expeditions, journeys, passages, peregrinations, travels, trips, peregrinates and pilgrimages. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Treks" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Treks"?

There are 57 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Treks". Common alternatives include expeditions, journeys, passages, peregrinations, travels, trips, peregrinates, pilgrimages, tours and voyages.

How do you use "Treks" in a sentence?

Examples of "Treks" in a sentence: "started on our trek up the mountain before the sun rose"; "adventurers trekking across the desert in search of a fabled city of gold".

Is "Treks" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Treks" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Treks"?

"Treks" is pronounced /ˈtrek/.

What is the origin of the word "Treks"?

"Treks" comes from Afrikaans, from Dutch trecken to pull, haul, migrate; akin to Old High German trechan to pull. First known use: 1835.

What is another word for "Treks" meaning "a going from one place to another usually of some distance"?

When "Treks" (noun) means a going from one place to another usually of some distance, synonyms include expeditions, journeys, passages, peregrinations, travels and trips.