ride
ride
raɪd
raid
British pronunciation
/raɪd/

Definition & Meaning of "ride"in English

to ride
01

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

Transitive: to ride a bike or motorcycle | to ride a bike or motorcycle somewhere
to ride definition and meaning
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Examples
She rides her bike to work every day.
02

to sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse

Transitive: to ride an animal
to ride definition and meaning
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Examples
As a beginner, I was a bit nervous to ride such a large horse.
03

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

Transitive: to ride a vehicle | to ride a vehicle somewhere
to ride definition and meaning
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Examples
He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving.
04

to move or float on water

Intransitive: to ride | to ride somewhere
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Examples
As the yacht set sail, it began to ride gracefully on the calm waters of the bay.
05

to annoy or harass someone persistently

Transitive: to ride sb
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Examples
Mark could n't resist the temptation to ride Jake about his new hairstyle.
06

to maintain light pressure on a pedal, often in vehicles or machines, without fully disengaging it

Transitive: to ride a pedal
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In heavy traffic, it 's common for drivers to ride the clutch.
07

to engage in sexual intercourse

Transitive: to ride sb
example
Examples
In the movie, the lead actor was shown riding his love interest.
08

(of fabric or clothing) to be gradually displaced and creased

Intransitive
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After a long day of sitting, the trousers began to ride.
09

to traverse a particular space using a mode of transportation, typically a horse or a bicycle

Transitive: to ride an area
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Examples
The equestrian group decided to ride the picturesque countryside.
10

to provide certain experiences while traveling, often emphasizing smoothness, comfort, or quality of a vehicle

Intransitive: to ride in a specific manner
example
Examples
The sports car may have a sleek design, but what truly impresses is how it rides.
11

to be carried or supported by something with a sense of lightness and swiftness

Transitive: to ride sth
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Examples
Children giggled as they climbed aboard the carousel horses, each eager to ride the whimsical creatures as they circled around.
12

to rely heavily on something or someone for support, success, or sustenance

Transitive: to ride on an influential factor
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The success of the small business often rode on the loyalty of its local customer base.
Ride
01

a journey on a horse, bicycle, automobile, or machine

ride definition and meaning
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She enjoyed a peaceful ride through the countryside on her horse, savoring the fresh air and scenic views.
02

a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

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03

a vehicle, usually a car, often implying personal ownership or style

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He washed his ride before heading out.
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