ride

//raɪd//
A2Frequency Level 6Neutral
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Verb

rideInfinitive
ridePresent tense
rodePast tense
riddenPast participle
ridingPresent participle
ridesThird-person singular
1

To sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, or a vehicle such as a bicycle or motorcycle.

She learned to ride a horse when she was young.

2

To travel in or on a vehicle as a passenger.

I ride the bus to school every day.

3

To be carried or supported on something while moving.

The boat rode the waves smoothly.

4

To float or move on water, as a ship.

The ship rode at anchor in the harbor.

Noun

rideSingular
ridesPlural
1

A journey or trip on an animal or in a vehicle.

We went for a ride in the countryside.

2

A vehicle or device that people ride for entertainment, especially at an amusement park.

The roller coaster is the most popular ride at the amusement park.

3

A means of transportation, especially when given by someone else.

Can you give me a ride to the station?