ride

[raɪd]

ride Definition

• 1. to sit on and control the movement of an animal, especially a horse, or a bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle
• 2. to travel in a vehicle that someone else is driving
• 3. to experience a strong feeling or emotion

Using ride: Examples

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

• Example

  She loves to ride her bike in the park.

• Example

  I rode a horse for the first time last weekend.

• Example

  Can I ride with you to the airport?

• Example

  He rode his luck and won the game.

• Example

  She rode out the storm with her family.

ride Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for ride

• drive
• travel
• journey
• commute
• cruise

Antonyms for ride

• walk
• hike
• trek

Idioms Using ride

• let something ride

  to allow a situation to continue without trying to change it

  Example

  I know it's not perfect, but let's just let it ride for now.

• go along for the ride

  to participate in something without having a particular plan or reason for doing so

  Example

  I didn't really want to go to the concert, but I went along for the ride.

• take a ride on the wild side

  to do something that is exciting, dangerous, or unconventional

  Example

  She decided to take a ride on the wild side and try bungee jumping.

Phrases with ride

• ride shotgun

  to sit in the front passenger seat of a car

  Example

  I'll drive, you ride shotgun.

• take someone for a ride

  to deceive or cheat someone

  Example

  Don't trust him, he's known for taking people for a ride.

• ride high

  to be successful or popular

  Example

  The company is riding high after their latest product launch.

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Summary: ride in Brief

The verb 'ride' [raɪd] means to control the movement of an animal, vehicle, or bicycle, or to travel in a vehicle driven by someone else. It can also mean experiencing a strong emotion. Phrases like 'ride shotgun' and idioms like 'let something ride' are common. 'Ride high' means to be successful or popular, while 'take someone for a ride' means to deceive or cheat someone.