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
verb, as in be contingent on
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
Opposites of ride
What does ride mean?16
verb
harass with persistent criticism or carping“The children teased the new teacher”
be contingent on“The outcomes rides on the results of the election”
have certain properties when driven“This car rides smoothly”
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions“She never sat a horse!”
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle“I ride to work in a bus”
sit on and control a vehicle“He rides his bicycle to work every day”
copulate with“The bull was riding the cow”
continue undisturbed and without interference“Let it ride”
move like a floating object“The moon rode high in the night sky”
be sustained or supported or borne“His glasses rode high on his nose”
lie moored or anchored“Ship rides at anchor”
climb up on the body“Shorts that ride up”
ride over, along, or through“Ride the freeways of California”
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot“Don't ride the clutch!”
noun
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)“he took the family for a drive in his new car”
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
three syllables
Show 40 near rhymes
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