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Word: Ride
Speech Type: Verb
Old English rīdan, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch rijden and German reiten
rʌɪd
sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a horse)
Short Definition:sit on and control movement of
Examples:- Jane and Rory were riding their ponies
- I haven't ridden much since the accident
be carried or supported by (something moving with great momentum)
Short Definition:be carried or supported by
Examples:- a stream of young surfers fighting the elements to ride the waves
- the fund rode the growth boom in the 1980s
be full of or dominated by
Short Definition:be full of or dominated by
Examples:- you must not think him ridden with angst
- the crime-ridden streets
yield to (a blow) so as to reduce its impact
Short Definition:yield to blow so as to reduce its impact
Examples:- Harrison drew back his jaw as if riding the blow
have sex with.
Short Definition:have sex with
annoy, pester, or tease
Short Definition:annoy, pester, or tease
Examples:- if you don't give all the kids a chance to play, the parents ride you
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