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driving

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of controlling a vehicle and moving it from one place to another.

    - "He enjoys driving his car to work every day."
    - "The police pulled over the driver for speeding."
  • Noun

    The ability to operate a vehicle.

    - "She didn't have her driving license yet."
    - "The driving test assesses your ability to operate a vehicle safely."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/



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  2. /ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/



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Synonyms

move , operate , make , render , send , compel , force , oblige , push , require , take , herd , impel , incentivise , incentivize , motivate , push , urge , force , push , motorvate
Rhymes
Words rhyming with driving
drive , hive , jive , wive
Variants
List of all variants of driving that leads to same result
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Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

drives, driving, drove


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English drivan, from drifan 'to drive, push'.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. The first licensed driver's license was issued in 1903 in Montana, USA.

  2. The longest documented continuous drive was 28 days, 15 hours, and 53 minutes.

  3. The term 'road trip' was first used in print in 1902.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Automobile: A motor vehicle designed for transporting passengers or goods.

  2. Traffic: The movement of vehicles, especially on roads.


Culture
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Driving has been a significant part of popular culture, from classic road trip movies to the iconic muscle cars of the 1950s and 1960s. It represents freedom and adventure, but also comes with responsibilities and risks.

How to Memorize "driving"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself sitting in a car, turning the key in the ignition, putting the car in gear, and pressing the accelerator to start moving.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'driving' with the feeling of being in control and the sensation of moving forward.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic phrase, such as 'Driving is a verb that describes the act of moving a vehicle.'


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