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How to pronounce drive
Say it like this: /dɹaɪv/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does drive mean?
verbTo operate a vehicle:
“The bridges weren't strong enough to drive (campers) over.”
To travel by operating a wheeled motorized vehicle.
“I drive to work every day.”
To convey (a person, etc.) in a wheeled motorized vehicle.
“My cousin drove me to the airport.”
nounPlanned, usually long-lasting, effort to achieve something; ability coupled with ambition, determination, and motivation.
“Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again.”
Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; (especially) a forced or hurried dispatch of business.
“The Murdstonian drive in business.”
An act of driving game animals forward, to be captured or hunted.
“Are you all ready?’ he cried, and set off towards the dead ash where the drive would begin.”
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