ride — to travel on or in a vehicle, animal, or other means of transport
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to travel on or in a vehicle, animal, or other means of transport
Pronunciation (IPA): /raɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom said I can't ride my bike until I clean my room - what a cruel and unusual punishment!
- She rides the subway to work every morning.
- The cowboy tried to ride the wild horse but ended up riding the ground instead.
ride
VERB[/raɪd/]
to travel on or in a vehicle, animal, or other means of transport
a young person pedals energetically on a bright red bicycle along a curved path. Their hair flows behind them as they lean slightly forward, gripping the handlebars with determination. The bicycle wheels spin rapidly as they navigate around a gentle corner. The movement creates a sense of speed and forward momentum. Other park visitors walk along nearby paths, some turning to watch the cyclist pass by. A dog runs alongside barking playfully at the moving bicycle. someone riding a vehicle to travel from one place to another
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'ride' derives from Old English 'rīdan', originally meaning 'to sit on and control a horse'. The term has evolved from this specific equestrian sense to encompass travel in any vehicle or conveyance.
Breakdown
The word is a direct descendant of Old English 'rīdan' (to ride), with no separable morphological components in its modern form. The root itself likely shares Proto-Germanic origins related to movement and positioning on an animal.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom said I can't ride my bike until I clean my room - what a cruel and unusual punishment!”
“She rides the subway to work every morning.”
“The cowboy tried to ride the wild horse but ended up riding the ground instead.”
“Would you like to go for a ride in my new car?”
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