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- US Pronunciation
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- [drahyv]
- /draɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [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
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
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for driveable
adjective driveable
- roadworthy — in suitable operating condition or meeting accepted standards for safe driving on the road: a roadworthy automobile.
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