Ride Definition
ride
noun
- a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile); "he took the family for a drive in his new car"
- a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
verb
- sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions; "She never sat a horse!"; "Did you ever ride a camel?"; "The girl liked to drive the young mare"
- be carried or travel on or in a vehicle; "I ride to work in a bus"; "He rides the subway downtown every day"
- continue undisturbed and without interference; "Let it ride"
- move like a floating object; "The moon rode high in the night sky"
- harass with persistent criticism or carping; "The children teased the new teacher"; "Don't ride me so hard over my failure"; "His fellow workers razzed him when he wore a jacket and tie"
- be sustained or supported or borne; "His glasses rode high on his nose"; "The child rode on his mother's hips"; "She rode a wave of popularity"; "The brothers rode to an easy victory on their father's political name"
- have certain properties when driven; "This car rides smoothly"; "My new truck drives well"
- be contingent on; "The outcomes rides on the results of the election"; "Your grade will depends on your homework"
- lie moored or anchored; "Ship rides at anchor"
- sit on and control a vehicle; "He rides his bicycle to work every day"; "She loves to ride her new motorcycle through town"
- climb up on the body; "Shorts that ride up"; "This skirt keeps riding up my legs"
- ride over, along, or through; "Ride the freeways of California"
- keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot; "Don't ride the clutch!"
- copulate with; "The bull was riding the cow"
"Ride" in song lyrics
See how ride is used in real songs:
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"To get this girl so we could go for a ride"
2 Live Crew — We Like to Chill -
"You ain't got time to take a ride"
2 Live Crew — Yakety Yak -
"Come on, take me for a ride"
2 Live Crew — Be My Private Dancer
Words that rhyme with ride
Usage tips for "ride"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "ride" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for ride to find words that pair well.