Synonyms for
Driving
Definition
The action of operating a vehicle or other means of transportation.
Synonyms & similar words
labour
forceback
beatback
get
attract
motor
force
tug
aim
take
ride
repulse
labor
drive
ram
impulsive
pushback
repel
push
operating
steering
maneuvering
piloting
guiding
directing
navigating
controlling
handling
riding
commuting
travelling
journeying
cruising
motoring
drifting
gliding
rolling
moving
flowing
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- driving a car
- driving a bus
- driving me crazy
- driving force
- driving test
- driving license
- driving school
- driving rain
Word family
Usage note
As a verb, 'driving' refers to operating a vehicle. As a noun, 'drive' can refer to a journey in a vehicle or a strong motivation. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.
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Example sentences
- She's driving to the store to buy groceries.
- I need to take a driving test before I can get my license.
- He's driving too fast, please slow down.
- My dad taught me how to drive a car.
- We're driving to the beach for vacation.
Quotes
Driving is a spectacular form of amnesia. Everything is to be discovered, everything to be obliterated.
A wise man once said, 'Nothing, absolutely nothing, happens until you take action.' And that's what driving is, taking action.
Driving is a spectacular form of therapy. Sitting behind the wheel, watching landscapes fly by, listening to music, letting thoughts unravel - all of it is very calming.