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Odyssey

Description: Odyssey refers to a long and eventful journey or adventure, often involving various obstacles and challenges. It is derived from the epic poem "The Odyssey" by Homer and is often used metaphorically to describe any personal or metaphorical journey.

Senses:

1. As a noun:

- A long and adventurous journey undertaken by a person or a group of people.

- A series of experiences or challenges faced during a journey or life.

- (In ancient Greece) A long and perilous journey taken by the mythical hero Odysseus after the Trojan War.

2. As an adjective:

- Relating to or characteristic of an odyssey, especially a long and eventful journey.

Sample Sentences:

1. She embarked on an odyssey around the world, visiting every continent.

2. The young entrepreneur's business journey was an odyssey of success and setbacks.

3. The epic tale of Odysseus' odyssey depicted his struggles to return home after the war.

4. After losing his job, John went on a personal odyssey to rediscover his passion for life.

5. The novel took readers on a literary odyssey, exploring the depths of the human condition.

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