What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
ride
Example
I love taking a ride on the Ferris wheel at the fair. [ride: noun]
Example
She rode her bike to work this morning. [rode: past tense of ride]
drive
Example
He learned to drive when he was sixteen. [drive: verb]
Example
She has a strong drive to succeed in her career. [drive: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Drive is more commonly used than ride in everyday language. Drive is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while ride is less common and refers to specific situations such as being a passenger or riding a bicycle or horse.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between ride and drive?
While ride is typically associated with a casual and informal tone, drive can be used in both formal and informal contexts, allowing it to be used in various formality levels.
