ride
0 antonyms and opposites of ride, grouped by meaning.
Verb — To travel while sitting on and controlling a horse, bike, or similar vehicle.
How to use ride
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English rīdan (\"to ride\"), an ancient Germanic verb shared with words like German reiten and Dutch rijden.
Full origin of ride →Frequently asked questions
What does “ride” mean?
The word “ride” means to travel while sitting on and controlling a horse, bike, or similar vehicle. In plain terms, moving by sitting on or in something that carries you — a horse, bike, car, or other vehicle — or, informally, constantly criticizing someone or exploiting a situation.
How do you pronounce “ride”?
“Ride” is pronounced ryd (/ɹaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “ride” in a sentence?
Here is “ride” used in a sentence: “She learned to ride a horse when she was six.”
What is another word for “ride”?
Words with a similar meaning to “ride” include get it on.
What part of speech is “ride”?
“Ride” is a verb.
Where does the word “ride” come from?
The word “ride” comes from Old English. From Old English rīdan (\"to ride\"), an ancient Germanic verb shared with words like German reiten and Dutch rijden.
Is “ride” a common word?
“Ride” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “ride” have?
“Ride” has 4 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to travel while sitting on and controlling a horse, bike, or similar vehicle.
What is the difference between riding and driving?
Riding usually means sitting on and controlling something you straddle or mount, such as a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle. Driving means operating an enclosed vehicle like a car or truck from inside it. You ride a bike but drive a car; the line is whether you sit on the vehicle or within it.
What is the past tense of ride?
The past tense of ride is 'rode', as in 'she rode to school yesterday'. The past participle is 'ridden', used with has, have, or had, as in 'he has ridden that horse before'. Ride is an irregular verb, so it does not simply add -ed like regular verbs do.
Can you ride a car?
In standard English you drive a car rather than ride it, because you sit inside and operate it. You can, however, ride 'in' a car as a passenger. Ride is normally reserved for horses, bikes, motorcycles, and public transport, where you either sit astride the vehicle or travel as a passenger.
Is it 'ride in' or 'ride on' a bus?
For buses, trains, and planes you normally say ride 'on' or ride 'in', because you are a passenger inside a larger vehicle. For a horse, bike, or motorcycle you simply ride it, since you sit on top and steer it yourself. The choice reflects whether you are controlling the vehicle or just travelling along.