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- [drahy-ving]
- /ˈdraɪ vɪŋ/
- /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
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- [drahy-ving]
- /ˈdraɪ vɪŋ/
Definitions of driving word
- adjective driving noting or pertaining to a part of a machine or vehicle used for its propulsion. 1
- verb with object driving 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 driving to cause and guide the movement of (a vehicle, an animal, etc.): to drive a car; to drive a mule. 1
- verb with object driving to convey in a vehicle: She drove them to the station. 1
- verb with object driving to force to work or act: He drove the workers until they collapsed. 1
- verb with object driving to impel; constrain; urge; compel. 1
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Origin of driving
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at drive, -ing2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Driving
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
driving 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
driving usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for driving
adj driving
- sweeping — of wide range or scope.
- compelling — A compelling argument or reason is one that convinces you that something is true or that something should be done.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- urging — to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
adjective driving
- heavy — of great weight; hard to lift or carry: a heavy load.
- pouring — to send (a liquid, fluid, or anything in loose particles) flowing or falling, as from one container to another, or into, over, or on something: to pour a glass of milk; to pour water on a plant.
- lashing — the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
- powerful — physically strong, as a person: a large, powerful athlete.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
noun driving
- voyaging — a course of travel or passage, especially a long journey by water to a distant place.
- sightseeing — the act of visiting and seeing places and objects of interest.
- impulsion — the act of impelling, driving onward, or pushing.
- globetrotting — to travel throughout the world, especially regularly or frequently.
- compulsion — A compulsion is a strong desire to do something, which you find difficult to control.
Antonyms for driving
adj driving
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- weak — not strong; liable to yield, break, or collapse under pressure or strain; fragile; frail: a weak fortress; a weak spot in armor.
- wimpy — of, relating to, or characteristic of a wimp.
- forceful — full of force; powerful; vigorous; effective: a forceful plea for peace.
adjective driving
- light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.
Top questions with driving
- how to driving a car?
- how to driving?
- how much can you make driving for uber?
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- car shakes when driving?
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