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riding

|rid/ing|

B1

/ˈraɪdɪŋ/

(ride)

travel on

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
rideridesridesroderiddenridingrider
Etymology
Etymology Information

'riding' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'rīdan,' where 'rīdan' meant 'to ride.'

Historical Evolution

'rīdan' changed from the Old English word 'rīdan' and eventually became the modern English word 'ride.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to travel on horseback,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to sit on and control the movement of an animal or vehicle.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the act of traveling on a horse or other animal.

She enjoys riding in the countryside.

Synonyms

Verb 1

to sit on and control the movement of an animal, typically a horse.

He is riding a horse.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35