ride

Meanings

• verb

  The act of traveling on the back of an animal, such as a horse or camel, or in a vehicle, such as a car or roller coaster.

  - "I went for a ride on my bike."
  - "The children enjoyed their first horse ride."
  - "Can you give me a ride to the station?"

• noun

  A pleasurable journey or experience, often used metaphorically.

  - "Life is a rollercoaster ride."
  - "His success was a wild ride."
  - "The concert was the ride of a lifetime."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹaɪd/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1234264"

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Synonyms

do it , get it on

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ride
tide , rideout , hideout , tideout , abide , beside

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. ride (en) : The act of traveling on an animal or vehicle
   

2. ride (en) : To control or operate a machine or vehicle
   

3. ride (en) : To travel as a passenger
   

4. ride (en) : To experience or undergo something
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. ride (en) : The act of traveling on an animal or vehicle
   

2. ride (en) : To control or operate a machine or vehicle
   

3. ride (en) : To travel as a passenger
   

4. ride (en) : To experience or undergo something
   

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Variants

List of all variants of ride that leads to same result
rid , ridable , ridden , ridden circuit , ridden for a fall , ridden herd on , ridden high , ridden shotgun , ride , ride circuit , ride for a fall , ride herd on , ride high , ride shotgun , rideable , rides , rides circuit , rides for a fall , rides herd on , rides high , rides shotgun , riding , riding circuit , riding for a fall , riding herd on , riding high , riding shotgun , rode , rode circuit , rode herd on , rode high , rode shotgun , Ride , Sally Kristen Ride , ride-sharing , ride a wave of , ride a/the wave of , ride the wave of , ride on , ride on (something or someone) , ride on someone , ride on something , rides on (something or someone) , riding on (something or someone) , rode on (something or someone) , ridden out , ride out , rides out , riding out , rode out , ride out the storm , ride roughshod

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

rides, riding, rode, ridden, rideshare, rideshare ride

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Etymology

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

Old English rīdan, related to reodan ‘to advise, guide’, from Proto-Germanic *rīdaz, from root *rīd- ‘ride, travel’.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. Did you know that the world's tallest roller coaster, the Kingda Ka, reaches a height of 45 stories?

2. The term 'roller coaster' comes from the Russian word 'rolik', meaning 'wheel'.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. transportation: The means by which people and goods move from one place to another.

2. vehicle: A machine designed to transport people or goods from one place to another.

3. amusement park: A park that contains various attractions, rides, and games for entertainment.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Rides have been a part of human culture for thousands of years, from ancient chariot races to modern roller coasters and theme park attractions. They have been depicted in literature, art, music, and film, and have been used as metaphors for life's journeys and experiences.

How to Memorize "ride"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself riding on a horse or bike, feeling the wind in your hair and the sun on your face.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ride' with the image of a roller coaster or a horse.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the sentence 'Rides are for enjoying trips and experiencing new things.'

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