driving
word · lemma: drive
/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/
DRY-ving
/dɹˈaɪvɪŋ/
DRY-ving
Definition
The act of controlling and operating a car or other vehicle. It can also mean causing or moving something, but is most commonly used for vehicles.
Usage & Nuances
"Driving" is used for operating cars and other vehicles, commonly as a noun ("I love driving") or adjective ("driving lessons"). It can also describe strong forces ("driving rain"), but this is less common. In American English, "driving" usually means legal, licensed operation.
Spanish: conducción - manejarPortuguese (BR): dirigir (veículo) - conduçãoPortuguese (PT): conduzir (veículo) - conduçãoChinese (Simplified): 驾驶Chinese (Traditional): 駕駛Hindi: गाड़ी चलानाArabic: القيادةBengali: ড্রাইভিং - গাড়ি চালানোRussian: вождениеJapanese: 運転Vietnamese: lái xeKorean: 운전Turkish: sürüşUrdu: ڈرائیونگ - گاڑی چلاناIndonesian: mengemudi
Example Sentences
She is driving to work.
basic
I took driving lessons last year.
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Driving can be stressful in big cities.
basic
He got his driving license last month.
natural
What's your favorite thing about driving?
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It's pouring rain, and driving right now would be dangerous.
natural