rode

word · lemma: ride

/ˈɹoʊd/
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/ɹˈəʊd/
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Definition

'Rode' is the past tense of 'ride'. It means someone traveled on an animal, bicycle, motorcycle, or other vehicle, or was carried in a vehicle.

Usage & Nuances

Use 'rode' for the simple past: 'I rode my bike yesterday.' The past participle is 'ridden', not 'rode' ('I have ridden'). Common patterns: 'rode a horse', 'rode a bike', 'rode the bus'.

Example Sentences

We rode the bus home.

basic

I rode with Jake because my car was in the shop.

natural

They rode around town all afternoon.

natural

He rode a horse on the farm.

basic

She rode her bike to school yesterday.

basic

I rode in the back since the front seat was full.

natural