Synonyms for

Experiences

Verb / ɪˈkspɪri:ʌnsɪz / Another word for experiences — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Experiences refers to the things a person goes through or encounters in their life.

Synonyms & similar words

gothrough inexperience see receive feel have know get live experience adventures events occurrences incidents happenings cases situations circumstances encounters episodes instances phenomena affairs conditions actions proceedings happenstances chances positions states

Synonyms by register

Formal

undertakings events occurrences situations

Informal

adventures goings-on happenings stuff

Literary

vicissitudes trials

Antonyms

ignorance innocence naivete inexperience unfamiliarity unacquaintance

Common collocations

  • life experiences
  • work experiences
  • positive experiences
  • negative experiences
  • first experiences
  • share experiences
  • gain experiences
  • traumatic experiences

Word family

noun experience
verb experience
adjective experienced
adverb experientially

Usage note

The noun 'experiences' often refers to specific events or occurrences that have happened to someone. The adjective 'experienced' describes someone who has gained knowledge or skill through practice.

Example sentences

  1. 1. My experiences at the amusement park were thrilling.
  2. 2. She shared her experiences of visiting different countries.
  3. 3. Learning to ride a bike was a memorable experience.
  4. 4. The teacher asked the students to write about their experiences during summer vacation.
  5. 5. He gained valuable experiences from working in a hospital.

Quotes

  • 1. "The only source of knowledge is experience." - Albert Einstein
  • 2. "Experience is the teacher of all things." - Julius Caesar
  • 3. "You don't learn from experiences; you learn from reflecting on experiences." - John Dewey

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