ride
UK: raɪd | US: raɪd
v. to sit on and control the movement of an animal, vehicle, or machine
v. to be carried or supported by something (e.g., waves, wind)
n. an act or period of riding
n. a path or track for riding (e.g., a bike ride)
The word "ride" traces back to Old English rīdan, meaning "to sit on and move with a horse or vehicle." It shares Proto-Germanic roots with Dutch rijden and German reiten. Originally tied to horseback travel, its meaning expanded to include modern vehicles (e.g., bikes, cars). The silent -e in Modern English reflects historical inflection patterns.
She loves to ride her bicycle to work every morning.
The children rode the waves on their surfboards.
We took a long ride through the countryside on horseback.
The amusement park ride made everyone scream with excitement.
He offered to give me a ride home after the party.