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drive
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- pronunciation:
- draIv
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
drives, driving, drove, driven |
| definition 1: |
to operate a car, truck, or other vehicle.
Ken's car is broken, so he is driving his neighbor's car.My daughter is learning to drive now.
- synonyms:
- operate
- similar words:
- run
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| definition 2: |
to take or carry in a vehicle.
I will drive her to the hospital.- synonyms:
- take
- similar words:
- carry, transport
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| definition 3: |
to travel by car or truck.
We don't like to take the bus or train, so we always drive into the city.- synonyms:
- ride
- similar words:
- travel
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| definition 4: |
to make something move by using force.
I drove the nail deep into the wood.- synonyms:
- push
- similar words:
- advance, move, power, shove
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| related words: |
activate, guide, operate, pilot, press, push, steer, walk |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a trip in a car or other vehicle.
It's only a short drive to my office.- synonyms:
- ride, trip
- similar words:
- outing, run
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| definition 2: |
a road for cars and other vehicles to travel on. "Drive" is often part of the name of a road.
Her address is 123 Maple Drive.- synonyms:
- road
- similar words:
- avenue, street
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| definition 3: |
a device in a computer for copying or storing information.
The new computer has a CD and DVD drive. |
| related words: |
instinct, trip, way |
| derivation: |
drivable (driveable) (adj.) |
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