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Drive
Sounds like
DRYV
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Simple meaning
What does Drive mean?
Drive means to control a vehicle or move something forward.
Dictionary definition
To control a vehicle, push something forward, or have strong motivation.
Example sentences
Drive in a sentence
easy
My dad will drive us to practice.
medium
Her drive to improve helped her study every night.
hard
Curiosity can drive students to ask deeper questions and keep learning.
Synonyms
Words like Drive
steerUse when controlling the direction of a vehicle.
motivationUse for inner energy that pushes someone toward a goal.
Antonyms
Opposite words
stopUse when movement or action ends.
discourageUse when someone reduces motivation.
Word family
Drive word family
Base word
drive
verb
drives
Controls a vehicle or pushes forward now or often.
verb
drove
Controlled a vehicle in the past.
adjective
driven
Highly motivated or moved by something.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What can drive mean?
Drive can mean controlling a vehicle or causing action and progress.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses drive correctly?
This sentence uses drive to mean control a vehicle.
Practice 3
Which word is closest in meaning to drive in the sentence: 'Her drive helped her succeed'?
Drive can mean strong motivation to do something.
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