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English noun: destination

1. destination (location) the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)


SamplesA crowd assembled at the finish.
He was nearly exhausted as their destination came into view.


Synonymsfinish, goal


Broader (hypernym)end, terminal


Narrower (hyponym)finish line, finishing line

2. destination (cognition) the ultimate goal for which something is done


Synonymsterminus


Broader (hypernym)end, goal

3. destination (communication) written directions for finding some location; written on letters or packages that are to be delivered to that location


Synonymsaddress, name and address


Broader (hypernym)direction, instruction


Narrower (hyponym)return address


Part holonympostal code, postcode, ZIP, ZIP code


Part meronymletter, missive









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