Synonyms for Commute
Definition of commute
- noun
- a regular journey of some distance to and from your place of work; "there is standing room only on the high-speed commute"
- verb
- exchange positions without a change in value; "These operators commute with each other"
- travel back and forth regularly, as between one's place of work and home
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "commute"
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"Commute" in song lyrics
See how commute is used in real songs:
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"Making for an interesting commute"
Sole, Dose-One, & Alias (Anticon) — We Ain't Fessin' -
"i'm a star this life of suburbs i commute"
Saul Williams — Elohim (1972) -
"i'm a star this life's the suburbs, I commute"
Saul Williams — Wine