Synonyms for

Ride

Verb / raɪd / Another word for ride — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To sit on and control the movement of an animal, vehicle, or machine as it goes somewhere.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

travel convey transport

Informal

cruise jaunt hop spin

Literary

journey sojourn traverse

Antonyms

walk stand stay remain stop halt

Common collocations

  • go for a ride
  • give a ride
  • take a ride
  • ride a bike
  • ride a horse
  • ride shotgun
  • ride out
  • ride along

Word family

noun ride
verb ride
adjective rideable

Usage note

The verb 'ride' often implies being a passenger or controlling a vehicle/animal. 'Ride' as a noun can refer to the act of riding or a journey taken.

Example sentences

  1. I love to ride my bike to the park.
  2. Can I ride the horse?
  3. He will ride the bus to school.
  4. She learned how to ride a skateboard.
  5. They are going to ride the roller coaster.

Quotes

  • Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race. - H.G. Wells
  • The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine. - John Howard

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