ride
//raɪd//
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?