ride

[US]/raɪd/
[UK]/raɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vi. sit on and control the movement of a vehicle or animal; float; depend on
vt. sit on and control the movement of; travel by
n. the act of sitting on and controlling the movement of a vehicle or animal; a vehicle or animal used for transportation

Phrases & Collocations

ride a bike

ride a horse

amusement park ride

take a ride

enjoy the ride

ride on

ride comfort

bus ride

ride out

ride home

a rough ride

hitch a ride

free ride

ride over

taxi ride

ride up

ride again

ride off

thumb a ride

ride down

get ride of

Example Sentences

She enjoys going for a bike ride in the park.

He gave his daughter a pony ride at the fair.

The roller coaster ride was thrilling.

They decided to take a ride on the Ferris wheel.

She took a ride in a hot air balloon for her birthday.

He offered to give her a ride to the airport.

The kids went for a pony ride at the petting zoo.

I need to fix my bike before I can go for a ride.

They went on a scenic horseback ride through the mountains.

She loves the thrill of a roller coaster ride.

Real-world Examples

And that's me giving you a piggyback ride.

Source: Kung Fu Panda 2

As such, it may well be riding the pedagogical wave of the future.

Source: Recite for the King Volume 4 (All 60 lessons)

Or ride our bike around the halls?

Source: Selected Film and Television News

My reindeer will give you a ride.

Source: Bedtime stories for children

But Uncle Steve taught me how to ride a bike!

Source: Rick and Morty Season 2 (Bilingual)

But it certainly was a great ride.

Source: CNN 10 Summer Special

Twenty million rupees ride on your answer.

Source: Slumdog Millionaire Selected

The children could not ride in it.

Source: American Elementary School English 1

Although taking a ride is not free.

Source: Creative Cloud Travel

Just enjoy the ride while you can.

Source: Connection Magazine

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