ride

verb
UK: /raɪd/
US: /raɪd/

  1. To sit on and control the movement of a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

    1. I ride my bike to school every day to get some exercise. [ ] [ ]
    2. She learned to ride horses at a very young age in the countryside. [ ] [ ]

  2. To travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train.

    1. Let's ride the bus downtown instead of driving to save on parking. [ ] [ ]
    2. We decided to ride together so we could share stories during the journey. [ ] [ ]

  3. To be carried or supported by something.

    1. The boat ride very low in the water because of the heavy cargo. [ ] [ ]
    2. Shares in the company continue to ride high despite the recent market turbulence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

journey drive travel trip tour
ride noun

  1. A journey on a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, or in a vehicle.

    1. I took a ride on my new bike around the park this afternoon. [ ] [ ]
    2. The scenic train ride through the mountains was truly an unforgettable experience. [ ] [ ]

  2. An amusement park attraction that you sit in and are moved around.

    1. The roller coaster ride was thrilling, with unexpected twists and turns. [ ] [ ]
    2. After waiting in line for an hour, the short ride was a bit disappointing. [ ] [ ]
ride phrasal-verb

  1. To depend completely on something.

    1. The whole project ride on your ability to deliver good presentation. [ ] [ ]
    2. His reputation rides on the success of this crucial upcoming performance. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "ride" in English means: To sit on and control the movement of a horse, bicycle, motorcycle, etc., To travel in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, or train., To be carried or supported by something..

The phonetic transcription of "ride" is /raɪd/ in British English and /raɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "ride": journey, drive, travel, trip, tour.

Example usage of "ride": "I ride my bike to school every day to get some exercise.". More examples on the page.