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rides

The correct spelling is rides.

How to pronounce rides

noun

IPA: /ɹaɪdz/

Say it like: Rid-es

The correct spelling is rides. An instance of riding. For example: "Can I have a ride on your bike?"

Usage Examples

Can I have a ride on your bike?

That's a nice ride; what did it cost?

Can you give me a ride?

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An instance of riding.
  2. 2.A vehicle.
  3. 3.An amusement ridden at a fair or amusement park.
  4. 4.A lift given to someone in another person's vehicle.
  5. 5.A road or avenue cut in a wood, for riding; a bridleway or other wide country path.

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.

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