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destination

/ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/
English Definition
n. goal, end point
中文释义
目的地
Example Sentence

After weeks of sailing across the Pacific, the crew finally sighted their destination on the horizon.

经过数周的太平洋航行,船员们终于在水平线上看到了他们的目的地。

Synonyms
goal endpoint objective
Antonyms
origin starting point
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destine(fated)+ation(noun)
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “destination”?

  1. A The act of expressing disapproval and noting the problems or faults
  2. B Basic laws of a country
  3. C Goal, end point
  4. D A great flood, v. overwhelm
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C — Goal, end point. “destination” means goal, end point.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “goal, end point”?

  1. A destination
  2. B constitution
  3. C deluge
  4. D criticism
Show answer

A — destination. “destination” means goal, end point.

Common questions about “destination”

What does “destination” mean?

destination — goal, end point. In Chinese: 目的地.

How do you pronounce “destination”?

destination is pronounced /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/.

How is “destination” used in a sentence?

After weeks of sailing across the Pacific, the crew finally sighted their destination on the horizon. (经过数周的太平洋航行,船员们终于在水平线上看到了他们的目的地。)

What are synonyms for “destination”?

goal, endpoint, objective — all close in meaning to destination (goal, end point).

What is the opposite of “destination”?

origin, starting point — each the opposite of destination (goal, end point).

Is “destination” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. destination is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “destination”?

destine(fated)+ation(noun)

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