drives

[draɪvz]

drives Definition

• 1. operates and controls the direction and speed of a vehicle or machine
• 2. motivates or urges someone to do something
• 3. a device that reads or writes data on a computer's hard disk or floppy disk

Using drives: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drives" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He drives a car to work every day.

• Example

  She drives a hard bargain in business negotiations.

• Example

  The coach drives the team to perform better.

• Example

  The computer has a CD drive and a USB drive.

drives Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for drives

• spurs
• propels
• impels
• compels
• pushes

Antonyms for drives

• deters
• discourages
• restrains

Phrases with drives

• drive home

  make someone understand something very clearly

  Example

  The teacher tried to drive home the importance of studying for exams.

• drive someone up the wall

  annoy or irritate someone greatly

  Example

  Her constant complaining drives me up the wall.

• drive a wedge between

  create a division or disagreement between two people or groups

  Example

  The rumors about her drove a wedge between the two friends.

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Summary: drives in Brief

The verb 'drives' [draɪvz] can mean to operate a vehicle or machine, motivate someone to do something, or read/write data on a computer. It can be used in phrases like 'drive home,' meaning to make someone understand something clearly, or 'drive someone up the wall,' meaning to annoy someone greatly. Synonyms include 'propel' and 'compel,' while antonyms include 'deter' and 'restrain.'