DRIVEN | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word DRIVEN in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DRIVEN with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Driven

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdrɪvn
Dialects: British English
Short Definition:

past participle of drive

Word: Driven

Speech Type: Adjective

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈdrɪvn
Dialects: British English
Definition:

operated, moved, or controlled by a specified person or source of power

Short Definition:

operated, moved, or controlled by specified person or source of power

Examples:
  • a chauffeur-driven limousine
  • wind-driven sand
Definition:

(of a person) relentlessly compelled by the need to accomplish a goal; very hard-working and ambitious

Short Definition:

relentlessly compelled by need to accomplish goal

Examples:
  • my husband is a driven man
Definition:

(of snow) piled into drifts or made smooth by the wind.

Short Definition:

piled into drifts or made smooth by wind

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