rode

[roʊd]

rode Definition

past tense of 'ride': to sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, bicycle or motorcycle, and travel on it.

Using rode: Examples

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

• Example

  She rode her bike to work every day.

• Example

  He rode the horse through the fields.

• Example

  They rode their motorcycles across the country.

• Example

  I rode shotgun in my friend's car.

rode Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rode

• mounted
• cycled
• biked
• drove
• motorcycled

Antonyms for rode

• dismounted
• walked

Phrases with rode

• ride out

  to endure or survive a difficult situation

  Example

  We'll just have to ride out this storm and hope for the best.

• ride off into the sunset

  to leave a situation or relationship in a happy or satisfying way

  Example

  After years of hard work, he finally got to ride off into the sunset with his wife.

• free ride

  an easy or undeserved success or benefit

  Example

  He got a free ride to the top because of his family connections.

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Summary: rode in Brief

'Rode' [roʊd] is the past tense of 'ride,' which means to control the movement of an animal, bicycle, or motorcycle. It can also refer to traveling on these vehicles. Examples include 'She rode her bike to work every day.' and 'He rode the horse through the fields.' Phrases like 'ride out' and 'free ride' extend the meaning to enduring difficult situations and receiving undeserved benefits, respectively.