drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
Inglés
~ 2000
Acepciones
0 acepciones
Verbo
A1
action
1
Operate and control a vehicle
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
Patrón de uso:
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'drive' with 'ride'; 'ride' is for being a passenger or controlling bikes/motorcycles, while 'drive' is for controlling cars or similar vehicles.
Sinónimos
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
Antónimos
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
Colocaciones
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
Temas
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Ejemplos
- I learned to drive when I was sixteen.
- She drives to the office every morning.
- Please drive carefully in the rain.
- He drove the truck across the country.
- We took turns driving during the long trip.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- I can drive a car.
- My father drives to work.
- She drives fast on the highway.
- We drive to school every day.
- He drives to the store.
Verbo
B1
action
2
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
Patrón de uso:
to drive [someone] to [do something]
Error frecuente:
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
Sinónimos
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
Antónimos
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
Colocaciones
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
Temas
emotions
|motivation
|communication
Ejemplos
- Her passion drives her to work long hours.
- The noise outside is driving me crazy.
- Poverty drove him to steal.
- Curiosity drives scientific discovery.
- Their determination drove the project forward.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My parents drive me to study hard.
- The loud music drives me crazy.
- Hunger drove him to eat quickly.
- Her dream drives her to work every day.
- The teacher's words drove me to try again.
Sustantivo
A2
event
3
Journey in a vehicle
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
Patrón de uso:
to go for [a/an] drive
Sinónimos
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
Antónimos
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
Colocaciones
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
Temas
transportation
|daily life
|travel
Ejemplos
- We went for a drive along the coast.
- It’s a short drive from here to the city center.
- They took a long drive through the countryside.
- The drive to work takes about 30 minutes.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- We go for a drive in the city.
- It is a short drive to the park.
- They take a long drive on Sunday.
- The drive to school is ten minutes.
Sustantivo
B2
state
4
Strong determination or ambition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
Sinónimos
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
Antónimos
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
Colocaciones
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
Temas
emotions
|motivation
|work
Ejemplos
- His drive and dedication impressed everyone.
- You need a lot of drive to run your own business.
- She has the drive to succeed in any field.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- He has a strong drive to win.
- She shows great drive at work.
- I need more drive to finish my studies.
Sustantivo
technical
B1
entity
5
Computer data storage device
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
Sinónimos
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
Antónimos
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
Colocaciones
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
Temas
technology
Ejemplos
- I need to replace the hard drive in my laptop.
- She saved the files on an external drive.
- The computer can't find the boot drive.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- My computer has a big hard drive.
- I use a flash drive for my homework.
- The files are on the external drive.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
drive
AFI
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
Sílabas y acento
drive (1 sílaba)
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
Familia de palabras
Forms
drives
noun
driving
verb
drove
verb
driven
verb
Core family
driver
noun A1
Related words
driveway
noun
Negative and opposite forms
driverless
adjective
Advanced or less common
drivable
adjective
Aspectos destacados
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
Expresiones
drive home (a point)
1/dɹˈaɪv hˈoʊm ə pˈɔɪnt/
idiom
Emphasize an idea strongly and clearly
To say something in a strong way so people understand it well.
Ejemplos
- The teacher drove home the importance of studying every day.
- He used statistics to drive home his argument.
drive up prices
1/dɹˈaɪv ˈʌp pɹˈaɪsɪz/
fixed phrase
Cause prices to rise sharply
To make the cost of something go higher.
Ejemplos
- The shortage of goods drove up prices.
- High demand is driving up housing costs.
go for a drive
1/ɡˈoʊ fɚ ə dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Take a trip in a vehicle for pleasure or travel
To travel in a car or other vehicle for fun or to get somewhere.
Ejemplos
- We decided to go for a drive along the coast.
- Let's go for a drive and see the countryside.
Sunday drive
1/sˈʌndˌeɪ dɹˈaɪv/
fixed phrase
Leisurely vehicle trip usually on Sunday for fun
A slow and relaxing trip in a car, often on Sunday, for fun.
Ejemplos
- They took a Sunday drive through the countryside.
- A Sunday drive is our weekend tradition.
drive someone crazy
1/dɹˈaɪv sˈʌmwˌʌn kɹˈeɪzi/
idiom
informal
Annoy or upset greatly
To make someone feel very annoyed, upset, or stressed.
Ejemplos
- The constant noise from the construction is driving me crazy.
- The constant noise is driving me crazy.
- Her constant complaining drives everyone crazy.
- Her questions were driving him crazy by the end of the day.