Synonyms for

Rode

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

Definition

The past tense of the verb 'ride', which means to sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle as a form of transportation.

Synonyms & similar words

rag tease razz rally walk bait ride cod tantalise mount taunt drive twit tantalize sit cycled biked drove traveled commuted journeyed trekked proceeded advanced progressed traversed moved went voyaged roamed wandered sauntered strolled hiked marched

Synonyms by register

Formal

traveled journeyed proceeded

Informal

cruised spun hitched a ride

Literary

bestrode voyaged

Antonyms

walked ran stayed stopped dismounted alighted

Common collocations

  • rode a horse
  • rode a bike
  • rode in a car
  • rode on a train
  • rode the bus
  • rode to victory
  • rode out the storm
  • rode shotgun

Word family

verb ride

Usage note

Rode is the past tense of 'ride'. It specifically refers to the act of being carried on or traveling by means of a vehicle or animal.

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Example sentences

  1. I rode a horse on my grandpa's farm.
  2. She rode a rollercoaster at the amusement park.
  3. He rode a skateboard down the hill.
  4. We rode in a car to get to the beach.
  5. They rode bikes on the bike trail.

Quotes

  • I rode the waves of love with you.
  • Life is like a bicycle, to keep your balance, you must keep moving and riding.
  • If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together and ride.

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