driveable

drive

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahyv]
- /draɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [drahyv]
- /draɪv/

Definitions of driveable word

verb with object driveable to send, expel, or otherwise cause to move by force or compulsion: to drive away the flies; to drive back an attacking army; to drive a person to desperation. 1
verb with object driveable to cause and guide the movement of (a vehicle, an animal, etc.): to drive a car; to drive a mule. 1
verb with object driveable to convey in a vehicle: She drove them to the station. 1
verb with object driveable to force to work or act: He drove the workers until they collapsed. 1
verb with object driveable to impel; constrain; urge; compel. 1
verb with object driveable to carry (business, an agreement, etc.) vigorously through: He drove a hard bargain. 1

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Origin of driveable

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; Middle English drīven, Old English drīfan; cognate with Dutch drijven, Old Norse drīfa, Gothic dreiban, German treiben

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Parts of speech for Driveable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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driveable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

driveable usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for driveable

adjective driveable

roadworthy — in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road: a roadworthy automobile.

Just one Synonym for driveable