In the journey vs On the journey

Both 'in the journey' and 'on the journey' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the journey' is used to describe being actively involved or immersed in the journey itself, while 'on the journey' is used to indicate being physically present or traveling during the journey.

Last updated: April 01, 2024

In the journey

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe being actively involved or immersed in the journey itself.

Use 'in the journey' when you want to emphasize being part of or experiencing the journey itself.

Examples:

She found inner peace in the journey of self-discovery.
He faced many challenges in the journey to success.
In the journey of life, we encounter many different paths.
The characters grow and evolve in the journey of the story.
Exploring new cultures is an essential part of growth in the journey of learning.

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In the journey together it can also be done.
In the journey of history, there are always people who are enlightened by the light of the Star, who find the way and reach him.
Therefore 2008 will be a particularly important year in the journey of the Western Balkans towards Europe.
Because this is a day to celebrate the next step in the journey you're on and everyone who's been a part of it.
Your Chapter took place in the year of the Holy Spirit, the second stage in the journey of immediate preparation for the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000.
In the light of Epiphany, I renew my fervent wishes for the year that has just begun, the first stage in the journey of immediate preparation for the Great Jubilee of the Year 2000.
In the journey of discovery of the mysterious and irreplaceable value of water it will be possible to ask themselves urgent questions about its finding, distribution, intelligent and wise management of the water resource and the questions surrounding this matter.
Error, falseness can always introduce themselves in the journey of sanctification.
She will help you in the journey towards the Kingdom of heaven.
This is fundamental in the journey of faith.
It was necessary to "invent" something that constantly accompanied the believer in the journey of his spiritual growth.
Enthusiasm of young people in the journey of faith
Our Lady is happy because in these 17 years of grace we have had Her as a guide in the journey of holiness.
Further, there was a third, decisive phase in the journey of conversion of St Augustine.
sustain us in the journey towards Heaven.
in the journey of life give strength,
The mother and daughter are escorted by a colourful lorry driver, who unwittingly finds himself involved up to his neck in the journey to Lahore.
We are located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, surrounded by 800 spiritual monuments where you can lose yourself in the journey.
Subject to the conditions specified in FB Communication, there may be a break in the journey (stopover).
Nothing, therefore, is trivial or insignificant in the journey of life and of the world.

Alternatives:

during the journey
throughout the journey
as part of the journey
within the journey
amidst the journey

On the journey

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate being physically present or traveling during the journey.

Use 'on the journey' when referring to the physical act of traveling or being present during the journey.