English dictionary
ride
/r/aI/d/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
Synonyms driveSource: WordNet 3.0
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a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
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The act of riding; an excursion on horseback or in a vehicle.
Source: webster1913
verb
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sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
ExamplesDid you ever ride a camel?
Synonyms sitSource: WordNet 3.0
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be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
ExamplesI ride to work in a bus.
He rides the subway downtown every day.
Antonyms walkSource: WordNet 3.0
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continue undisturbed and without interference
ExamplesLet it ride.
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move like a floating object
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harass with persistent criticism or carping
ExamplesDon't ride me so hard over my failure.
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be sustained or supported or borne
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have certain properties when driven
ExamplesThis car rides smoothly.
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be contingent on
ExamplesThe outcomes rides on the results of the election.
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lie moored or anchored
ExamplesShip rides at anchor.
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sit on and control a vehicle
ExamplesHe rides his bicycle to work every day.
She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town.
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climb up on the body
ExamplesShorts that ride up.
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ride over, along, or through
ExamplesRide the freeways of California.
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keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
ExamplesDon't ride the clutch!
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copulate with
Synonyms mountSource: WordNet 3.0
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To be carried on the back of an animal, as a horse.
Source: webster1913
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To sit on, so as to be carried; as, to <i>ride</i> a horse; to <i>ride</i> a bicycle.
Source: webster1913