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ride

/ɹaɪd/noun, verb1 syllable

Ride means: harass with persistent criticism or carping.

Synonyms for ride21

noun, as in a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)

verb, as in harass with persistent criticism or carping

tease, razz, rag, cod, tantalize, tantalise, bait, taunt, twit, rally

verb, as in be contingent on

depend on, devolve on, depend upon, turn on, hinge on, hinge upon

verb, as in have certain properties when driven

verb, as in sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

verb, as in be carried or travel on or in a vehicle

verb, as in sit on and control a vehicle

verb, as in copulate with

also used for ride

do it, get it on

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Opposites of ride

What does ride mean?16

verb

1

harass with persistent criticism or carping“The children teased the new teacher”

2

be contingent on“The outcomes rides on the results of the election”

3

have certain properties when driven“This car rides smoothly”

4

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions“She never sat a horse!”

5

be carried or travel on or in a vehicle“I ride to work in a bus”

6

sit on and control a vehicle“He rides his bicycle to work every day”

7

copulate with“The bull was riding the cow”

8

continue undisturbed and without interference“Let it ride”

9

move like a floating object“The moon rode high in the night sky”

10

be sustained or supported or borne“His glasses rode high on his nose”

11

lie moored or anchored“Ship rides at anchor”

12

climb up on the body“Shorts that ride up”

13

ride over, along, or through“Ride the freeways of California”

14

keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot“Don't ride the clutch!”

noun

1

a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)“he took the family for a drive in his new car”

2

a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with ride?48

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All 48 rhymes for ride, grouped by syllable

Ride in a sentence

  • Thanks to his bold decision, he was able to ride out the crisis.CM
  • She cannot ride a motorcycle, not to mention a bicycle.unknown
  • She can ride a motorcycle, not to mention a bicycle.CK
  • You can also ride on an old, restored, steam train.blay_paul
  • For your own safety, never ride in a car with a drunk driver.CK
  • If it doesn't rain, you can ride your bicycle.iainmb93
  • You're welcome to ride along with us, if you want.CK
  • You can give me a ride, can't you?CK

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of ride

as a noun

plural
rides

as a verb

past tense
rode
past participle
ridden
present participle
riding
third-person singular
rides