venture

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: A2 — Elementary

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
  2. noun an investment that is very risky but could yield great profits
  3. noun a commercial undertaking that risks a loss but promises a profit

Etymology

Clipping of adventure.

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