vehicle
0 antonyms and opposites of vehicle, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A machine used to carry or transport people, goods, or objects, such as a car, truck, or bus.
How to use vehicle
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Borrowed from French véhicule, from Latin vehiculum ("carriage"), from vehere ("to carry") — the same root that gives us "vector."
Full origin of vehicle →Frequently asked questions
What does “vehicle” mean?
The word “vehicle” means a machine used to carry or transport people, goods, or objects, such as a car, truck, or bus. In plain terms, something that carries or transports — literally (a car, truck) or figuratively (a means to an end).
How do you pronounce “vehicle”?
“Vehicle” is pronounced VEE-ih-kuhl (/ˈvi.ə.kəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “vehicle” in a sentence?
Here is “vehicle” used in a sentence: “The company upgraded its entire fleet of delivery vehicles.”
What is another word for “vehicle”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vehicle” include vahan and conveyance.
What part of speech is “vehicle”?
“Vehicle” is a noun.
Where does the word “vehicle” come from?
The word “vehicle” comes from Latin. Borrowed from French véhicule, from Latin vehiculum ("carriage"), from vehere ("to carry") — the same root that gives us "vector.".
Is “vehicle” a common word?
“Vehicle” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “vehicle” have?
“Vehicle” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a machine used to carry or transport people, goods, or objects, such as a car, truck, or bus.
What are the types of vehicles?
Vehicles are usually grouped by where they travel: road vehicles like cars, buses, trucks, and motorcycles; rail vehicles such as trains and trams; watercraft like boats and ships; and aircraft including planes and helicopters. They can also be split by power source, from petrol and diesel to electric.
What is the difference between a vehicle and a car?
A car is just one kind of vehicle. Vehicle is the broad umbrella term for any machine that transports people or goods, covering trucks, buses, motorcycles, trains, and boats as well. So every car is a vehicle, but a vehicle is not necessarily a car.
What is an example of a vehicle?
Common examples include a family car, a delivery van, a city bus, a lorry, and a motorcycle. More broadly, trains, boats, and aeroplanes are vehicles too, since each is a machine built to carry people or cargo from one place to another.