drive
gb/dɹˈaɪv/ us/dɹˈaɪv/
A1
ஆங்கிலம்
~ 2000
பொருள்கள்
0 பொருள்கள்
வினைச்சொல்
A1
action
1
Operate and control a vehicle
To make and control a car, bus, or other vehicle move.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to drive [a car/vehicle] [to a place]
பொதுவான தவறு:
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.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
operate (More general; can refer to running any type of machine, not just vehicles.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
walk (Refers to moving on foot instead of using a vehicle.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
drive a car
|drive to work
|drive home
|drive carefully
|drive fast
கருப்பொருள்கள்
transportation
|daily life
|travel
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
வினைச்சொல்
B1
action
2
Cause someone to act or feel strongly
To make someone do something or feel something strongly.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to drive [someone] to [do something]
பொதுவான தவறு:
Learners may confuse this with physical driving of vehicles. Context usually makes it clear, but emotional/causal uses are figurative.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
motivate (Implies encouragement toward action, often positive; 'drive' can be positive or negative.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
discourage (Means to make someone less willing or motivated to act.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
drive someone crazy
|drive change
|drive success
|drive innovation
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|motivation
|communication
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
A2
event
3
Journey in a vehicle
A trip in a car or other vehicle.
பயன்பாட்டு முறை:
to go for [a/an] drive
இணைச்சொற்கள்
ride ('Ride' is similar but also applies to bicycles and motorcycles; 'drive' refers specifically to motor vehicles.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
walk (Travel on foot instead of by vehicle.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
go for a drive
|long drive
|scenic drive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
transportation
|daily life
|travel
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
B2
state
4
Strong determination or ambition
A strong feeling that makes you want to do something and work hard at it.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
ambition ('Ambition' often implies wanting success or power; 'drive' emphasizes energy and determination.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
apathy (Lack of interest, enthusiasm, or motivation.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
personal drive
|show drive
|lack of drive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
emotions
|motivation
|work
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- He has a strong drive to win.
- She shows great drive at work.
- I need more drive to finish my studies.
பெயர்ச்சொல்
technical
B1
entity
5
Computer data storage device
A part of a computer that keeps information and programs, like a hard disk or SSD.
இணைச்சொற்கள்
disk drive (More specific term referring to devices that use disks as storage media.)
எதிர்ச்சொற்கள்
memory card (A different type of portable storage medium, often smaller and without moving parts.)
சொல் இணைப்புகள்
hard drive
|flash drive
|external drive
கருப்பொருள்கள்
technology
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
கற்பவர்களுக்கான உதாரணங்கள்
- My computer has a big hard drive.
- I use a flash drive for my homework.
- The files are on the external drive.
இலக்கணம்
அகராதி வடிவம்
drive
IPA
GB/dɹˈaɪv/
US/dɹˈaɪv/
அசைகள் மற்றும் அழுத்தம்
drive (1 அசை)
Stress on 1st syllable (drive)
சொல் வடிவங்கள்
Noun
- Base: drive
- Plural: drive, drives
Verb
- Base: drive
- 3rd Person Singular: drives
- Present Participle: driving
- Past: drove
- Past Participle: driven
சொல் குடும்பம்
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
முக்கிய குறிப்புகள்
- Irregular past: drove Verb
- Irregular past participle: driven Verb
சொற்றொடர்கள்
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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.
உதாரணங்கள்
- 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.