Pronunciation: /raɪd/

Definitions of ride

noun a journey on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Example Sentences

A1 I went on a fun ride at the amusement park.

A2 She loves going for a bike ride in the park.

B1 The children enjoyed a pony ride during the fair.

B2 The roller coaster ride was exhilarating and thrilling.

C1 The hot air balloon ride offered breathtaking views of the countryside.

C2 The helicopter ride over the city was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

verb to sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal

Example Sentences

A1 I ride my bike to school every day.

A2 She rides horses on the weekends.

B1 They rode the roller coaster at the amusement park.

B2 He rode his motorcycle across the country.

C1 The professional cyclist rode in the Tour de France.

C2 She rode a camel through the desert during her travels.

Examples of ride in a Sentence

formal The family enjoyed a leisurely ride through the countryside in a horse-drawn carriage.

informal Let's go for a ride in my new car and blast some music!

slang I heard that roller coaster is a wild ride – I can't wait to try it!

figurative Life is like a roller coaster, full of ups and downs. Enjoy the ride.

Grammatical Forms of ride

past tense

rode

plural

rides

comparative

more ride

superlative

most ride

present tense

ride

future tense

will ride

perfect tense

have ridden

continuous tense

riding

singular

ride

positive degree

ride

infinitive

to ride

gerund

riding

participle

ridden

Origin and Evolution of ride

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'ride' originated from the Old English word 'ridan', which meant to sit or be carried on horseback or in a vehicle.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ride' expanded in meaning to include any form of transportation where one is carried or moved from one place to another, not just on horseback.