quest
11 synonyms for quest, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a goal.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a goal.
“After the accident, he began a quest to find the driver who had helped him.”
How to use quest
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
embark on a quest
quest for
side quest
Etymology
From Old French queste, "search, hunt," from Latin quaerere, "to seek."
Full origin of quest →Frequently asked questions
What does “quest” mean?
The word “quest” means a long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a goal. In plain terms, a determined search or mission, whether in real life, literature, or a video game.
How do you pronounce “quest”?
“Quest” is pronounced kwehst (/kwɛst/ in IPA).
How do you use “quest” in a sentence?
Here is “quest” used in a sentence: “The knight set out on a quest to find the lost sword.”
What part of speech is “quest”?
Depending on how it is used, “quest” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “quest” come from?
The word “quest” comes from Latin. From Old French queste, "search, hunt," from Latin quaerere, "to seek.".
Is “quest” a common word?
“Quest” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “quest” have?
“Quest” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a goal.
What is the difference between a quest and a journey?
A quest is a long or difficult search or journey undertaken to achieve a specific goal, so it always has a purpose or prize in mind. A journey can simply be travel from one place to another, without any particular objective.
What preposition follows quest?
Quest is most often followed by for, as in a quest for knowledge or a quest for justice. The for phrase names the goal that the search or journey is undertaken to achieve.
