SpellRight

SpellRight › Spelling

Uncommon

ridden

The correct spelling is ridden.

How to pronounce ridden

adjective

IPA: /ˈɹɪdn̩/

Say it like: Rid-den

The correct spelling is ridden. Full of. For example: "The cab rode him downtown."

Usage Examples

The cab rode him downtown.

The witch cackled and rode away on her broomstick.

How many races have you ridden this year?

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Full of.
  2. 2.Oppressed, dominated or plagued by.

verb

  1. 1.To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc.
  2. 2.To be transported in a vehicle; to travel as a passenger.
  3. 3.(chiefly US and South Africa) To transport (someone) in a vehicle.
  4. 4.Of a ship: to sail, to float on the water.
  5. 5.To be carried or supported by something lightly and quickly; to travel in such a way, as though on horseback.

Similar words

Words related in meaning — check their spelling too.

View synonyms & usage examples