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/draɪv/
(drive)
control movement
Etymology
'drive' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drīfan', where the Proto-Germanic root '*drībaną' meant 'to push, to drive'.
'drive' changed from the Old English verb 'drīfan' and Middle English forms such as 'driven/driuen' and eventually became the modern English word 'drive'.
Initially, it meant 'to push, pursue, or force along' (often of animals or people); over time this extended to operating vehicles and many figurative senses such as 'motivate' or 'compel'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a short trip or excursion in a vehicle (plural: short journeys).
They often take weekend drives in the countryside.
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Noun 2
innate impulses or motivations (multiple motivating forces).
Biological drives like hunger and thirst influence behavior.
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Noun 3
mechanical units that transmit or store power (plural of drive, e.g., hard drives).
The server contains multiple drives for storage.
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Verb 1
to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
She drives to work every morning.
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Verb 2
to cause something to move or go in a particular direction; to propel or push.
The engine drives the wheels.
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Verb 3
to motivate, compel, or urge someone to act in a particular way.
Ambition drives her to succeed.
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Last updated: 2025/09/13 14:42