Synonyms for

Trains

Verb / treɪnz / Another word for trains — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Trains are vehicles that run on tracks and are used for transportation.

Synonyms & similar words

caravan gearing educate direct train rail aim take gear railroadtrain groom wagontrain trail civilise takeaim develop school discipline powertrain prepare geartrain civilize coach cultivate string railroad locomotive express diesel engine freight railway transportation railcar wagon coach carriage boxcar caboose cargo commodities shipment haulage

Synonyms by register

Formal

conveyance locomotive railway carriage

Informal

the train the locomotive the engine

Literary

iron horse steel serpent

Antonyms

halt stop delay standstill idleness cessation

Common collocations

  • catch the train
  • miss the train
  • on the train
  • train station
  • high-speed train
  • freight train
  • passenger train
  • train journey

Word family

noun train
verb train
adjective trained
adverb trainably

Usage note

The word 'train' can refer to the vehicle itself or the act of teaching/disciplining. Context is crucial for disambiguation. Ensure correct spelling when referring to the vehicle versus the verb.

Example sentences

  1. I love riding trains with my family.
  2. The trains are always on time.
  3. The sound of the train whistle fills the air.
  4. The trains go through the mountains and over the rivers.
  5. The conductor checks the tickets before the train departs.

Quotes

  • The trains that travel through the night are filled with dreams.
  • The sound of the train whistle always makes me feel nostalgic.
  • Life is like a train ride, we get on and off at different stops.

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