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Ride

/ɹaɪd/

Ride is a verb and noun with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. (chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle.
    “The cab rode him downtown.”
  2. To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback.
    “The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick.”
noun
  1. A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.
    “Can you give me a ride?”
  2. An instance of riding.
    “Can I have a ride on your bike?”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms do it get it on

Origin

From Middle English riden.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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