commute

word

Definition

To travel regularly between your home and your workplace or school, usually every day.

Usage & Nuances

Most often a verb ('to commute'), but also used as a noun ('the commute'). Commonly collocates with 'by train', 'long commute', 'daily commute'. Usually about work or school, not travel for fun. Don't confuse with 'travel' (general), 'migrate' (to move permanently). Formal and informal contexts.

Example Sentences

I commute to work by train every day.

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Her commute is only 15 minutes by bike.

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Do you commute to the city every morning?

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My commute got a lot longer after I moved.

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He listens to podcasts during his commute.

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I used to commute for over an hour, but now I work from home.

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