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Drive — meaning in English

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English meaning

drive verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.

Senses

Drive is used for these senses in English:

drive A mechanism used to power or give motion to a vehicle or other machine or machine part.
drive (golf) A stroke made with a driver.
drive (baseball, tennis) A ball struck in a flat trajectory.

drive — full definition

verb To operate and steer a motor vehicle.
verb To motivate, push, or compel someone or something toward an outcome.
noun A journey made in a vehicle.
noun Strong motivation or determination to achieve something.
noun A device used to store and retrieve computer data.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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