Synonyms for

Rides

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

Definition

to sit on and control the movement of a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle

Synonyms & similar words

ride rid hingeon mount rag drive tease bait tantalise devolveon sit turnon disembarrass walk tantalize free dependon rally razz hingeupon dependupon taunt cod twit drives travels hitches jockeys mounts sits steers whips cruises pedals rolls sails spurs surfs treks wheels gallops canters paces trots

Synonyms by register

Formal

journeys travels expeditions

Informal

lifts lifts lifts

Literary

sojourns progresses

Antonyms

walks stands stays halts pauses stops

Common collocations

  • take a ride
  • give a ride
  • go for a ride
  • rides a bike
  • rides a horse
  • rides shotgun
  • rides the bus
  • rides the train

Word family

noun ride
verb ride
adjective rideable

Usage note

The word 'rides' can refer to the act of riding or a journey taken on a vehicle or animal. It can also informally refer to a lift or transportation provided by someone else.

Example sentences

  1. She rides her horse in competitions.
  2. He rides his motorcycle on weekends.
  3. The little girl rides her tricycle in the park.
  4. They ride the rollercoaster at the amusement park.
  5. I ride the bus to work every day.

Quotes

  • Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving. - Albert Einstein
  • I can't change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. - Jimmy Dean
  • The best rides are the ones where you bite off much more than you can chew, and live through it. - Doug Bradbury

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