Synonyms for
Driving
Definition
The action of operating a vehicle or other means of transportation.
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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.