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noun |
| definition 1: |
A mission is a group of people sent to a foreign land to set up relationships with the people there and to start trade or religious work.
The mission led by Christopher Columbus landed on an island in the Caribbean Sea in 1492.- synonyms:
- ambassadors, diplomats, missionaries
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| definition 2: |
A mission is a kind of goal. It is something that another person sends you out to do, or something out in the world that you strongly want to do. A mission is usually an important thing. Sometimes it is dangerous or difficult.
The astronauts' mission was to explore the surface of Mars.There is a big hill in our town park. Everyone tries to get up the hill on their bike without stopping, but it's really hard. This summer, it is my mission to get all the way up to the top and not stop once!- synonyms:
- assignment
- similar words:
- duty, errand, job, task
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| definition 3: |
A mission is a person or team of people who go out to explore a new land or new world and gather information about it. A mission is also an entire trip made by these people and the exploration or work they carry out.
The astronaut was the last of his mission to return to Earth.The first successful mission to the moon was carried out in 1969. |
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A mission is a place, usually in a city, where poor people can go to get help. A mission often offers things like food, clothing, or a place to sleep.
The mission downtown is run by a church group.- synonyms:
- home, shelter
- similar words:
- protection
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| related words: |
campaign, function, post, work |
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