Ride Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈɹaɪd/

ryd

UK

/ɹˈaɪd/

ryd

Definition

To travel on or be carried by something like a bicycle, horse, motorcycle, or in a car or bus. It can also refer to the trip itself.

Usage & Nuances

'Ride' is used for being on bicycles, horses, motorcycles, and as a noun for trips in vehicles. We say 'ride a bike/horse' but 'take a ride in a car.' Informally, 'give a ride' means 'give someone a lift.' Not used for walking.

• Spanish: montar - paseo (en vehículo) - viaje (en transporte)
• Portuguese (BR): andar (de bicicleta/cavalo) - passeio (de carro/transporte)
• Portuguese (PT): andar (de bicicleta/cavalo) - passeio (de carro/transporte)
• Chinese (Simplified): 骑 (自行车/马) - 搭乘 (交通工具)
• Chinese (Traditional): 騎 (自行車/馬) - 搭乘 (交通工具)
• Hindi: सवारी करना - चढ़ना
• Arabic: يركب - جولة (بالسيارة/المواصلات)
• Bengali: চড়া - যাত্রা
• Russian: ехать - кататься - поездка
• Japanese: 乗る - 乗車
• Vietnamese: đi (xe/ngựa...) - chuyến đi
• Korean: 타다 - 태워주다 - 탈 것
• Turkish: binmek - yolculuk
• Urdu: سوار ہونا - سواری
• Indonesian: naik - perjalanan

Example Sentences

I ride my bike to school every day.

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Can you ride a horse?

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The car ride was very long.

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Can you give me a ride to the airport?

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It’s been years since I last rode a roller coaster.

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Let’s ride the bus together to save money.

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