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Added 9 October 2026

commute

/kəˈmjuːt/ noun

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about commute at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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.
Change the order or arrangement of.
Dyslexics often transpose letters in a word

Origin

From commutation ticket, a pass on a railroad, streetcar line, etc. that permitted multiple rides over a period of time, e.g. a month, for a single, commuted payment.

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