Train Definition
train
- noun
- public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive; "express trains don't stop at Princeton Junction"
- a sequentially ordered set of things or events or ideas in which each successive member is related to the preceding; "a string of islands"; "train of mourners"; "a train of thought"
- a procession (of wagons or mules or camels) traveling together in single file; "we were part of a caravan of almost a thousand camels"; "they joined the wagon train for safety"
- a series of consequences wrought by an event; "it led to a train of disasters"
- piece of cloth forming the long back section of a gown that is drawn along the floor; "the bride's train was carried by her two young nephews"
- wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed; "the fool got his tie caught in the geartrain"
- verb
- create by training and teaching; "The old master is training world-class violinists"; "we develop the leaders for the future"
- undergo training or instruction in preparation for a particular role, function, or profession; "She is training to be a teacher"; "He trained as a legal aid"
- develop (children's) behavior by instruction and practice; especially to teach self-control; "Parents must discipline their children"; "Is this dog trained?"
- educate for a future role or function; "He is grooming his son to become his successor"; "The prince was prepared to become King one day"; "They trained him to be a warrior"
- teach or refine to be discriminative in taste or judgment; "Cultivate your musical taste"; "Train your tastebuds"; "She is well schooled in poetry"
- point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards; "Please don't aim at your little brother!"; "He trained his gun on the burglar"; "Don't train your camera on the women"; "Take a swipe at one's opponent"
- teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports; "He is training our Olympic team"; "She is coaching the crew"
- exercise in order to prepare for an event or competition; "She is training for the Olympics"
- cause to grow in a certain way by tying and pruning it; "train the vine"
- travel by rail or train; "They railed from Rome to Venice"; "She trained to Hamburg"
- drag loosely along a surface; allow to sweep the ground; "The toddler was trailing his pants"; "She trained her long scarf behind her"
"Train" in song lyrics
See how train is used in real songs:
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"Jammin 'Happy Feelings', I'm leavin on the next train"
2 Low f/ Scarface — Funky Lil Brotha -
"Got socas in line, dancin' like it's Soul Train"
40 Glocc f/ Eminem, Jayo Felony, Niqle Nut, Sun, Tip Toe, Village Boo — (We Just) Came to Party -
"So, baby, don't miss that train!"
69 Boyz — Caller #10
Words that rhyme with train
Usage tips for "train"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "train" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for train to find words that pair well.