riding
word · lemma: ride
/ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
RY-ding
/ɹˈaɪdɪŋ/
RY-ding
Definition
Moving on or in something such as a bicycle, motorcycle, horse, or vehicle. It can also refer to the activity or experience of traveling that way.
Usage & Nuances
As a word form, 'riding' is usually the -ing form of 'ride'. Common patterns include 'riding a bike', 'riding a horse', and 'riding on a bus/train'. Use 'ride' for the vehicle or trip itself in phrases like 'go for a ride'.
Spanish: montar - ir enPortuguese (BR): andar de - cavalgarPortuguese (PT): andar de - cavalgarChinese (Simplified): 骑 - 乘坐Chinese (Traditional): 騎 - 乘坐Hindi: सवारी करना - चढ़कर जानाArabic: يركب - يمتطيBengali: চড়া - যাতায়াত করাRussian: езда - катаниеJapanese: 乗ること - 乗馬（ば）Vietnamese: đi (xe, ngựa, phương tiện)Korean: 타기 - 승마Turkish: binme - sürmeUrdu: سواریIndonesian: berkendara - menunggang
Example Sentences
She is riding her bike to school.
basic
He likes riding horses.
basic
We are riding on the bus now.
basic
I grew up riding the subway every day.
natural
There’s nothing like riding along the coast at sunset.
natural
She spends her weekends riding with a local cycling group.
natural