drove
word · lemma: drive
/ˈdɹoʊv/
drohv
/dɹˈəʊv/
drohv
Definition
Past tense of 'drive'. It usually means controlled and moved a car or other vehicle, and it can also mean pushed someone or something to act in a strong way.
Usage & Nuances
Most often used for operating a vehicle: 'She drove to work.' Common patterns include 'drove home', 'drove me to the airport', and figurative uses like 'drove me crazy' or 'drove change'. Don't confuse it with 'ridden', which is used for being on a bike, horse, or as a passenger in some contexts.
Spanish: condujo - manejóPortuguese (BR): dirigiu - levou (de carro)Portuguese (PT): conduziu - levou (de carro)Chinese (Simplified): 开车 - 驾驶Chinese (Traditional): 開車 - 駕駛Hindi: गाड़ी चलाई - चलाकर ले गयाArabic: قاد - أوصل بالسيارةBengali: চালিয়েছিল - তাড়িত করেছিলRussian: вел - заставилJapanese: 運転した - 駆り立てたVietnamese: lái - thúc đẩyKorean: 운전했다 - 몰았다Turkish: sürdü - yönlendirdi (mecazi)Urdu: چلایا - مجبور کیاIndonesian: mengemudi - mendorong
Example Sentences
My father drove me to school this morning.
basic
She drove home after dinner.
basic
The wind drove the rain against the windows.
basic
That long meeting drove me crazy.
natural
We drove all night to get there on time.
natural
Her idea drove the whole project forward.
natural