drivers
|driv-ers|
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/ˈdraɪvərz/
🇬🇧
/ˈdraɪvəz/
(driver)
one who drives
Etymology
Etymology Information
'driver' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'driven,' where 'drifan' meant 'to drive.'
Historical Evolution
'drifan' transformed into the Middle English word 'driven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'driver.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to force or urge onward,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who drives a vehicle.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who drives a vehicle.
The drivers were instructed to follow the new route.
Synonyms
chauffeurmotorist
Noun 2
a software component that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware devices.
You need to update your drivers for the printer to work.
Synonyms
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/20 10:59