Synonyms for

Transport

Verb / træˈnspɔ:rt / / ˈtrænspɔ:rt / Another word for transport — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Transport means to move something or someone from one place to another.

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Common collocations

  • public transport
  • transport system
  • transport goods
  • transport people
  • air transport
  • sea transport
  • road transport
  • transport network

Word family

adjective transportable

Usage note

As a verb, 'transport' often implies moving something or someone over a distance, especially in a systematic way. As a noun, it refers to the system or means of conveyance.

Example sentences

  1. The trucks will transport the furniture to the new house.
  2. The train will transport the passengers to their destination.
  3. We need to transport these animals to the zoo.
  4. The helicopter can transport supplies to the mountain top.
  5. The boat will transport us to the island.

Quotes

  • The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust
  • The journey is the reward. - Taoist Proverb
  • The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page. - Saint Augustine

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