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riding

The correct spelling is riding.

How to pronounce riding

/ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈɹaɪdɪŋ/

Say it like: Rid-ing

The correct spelling is riding. To transport oneself by sitting on and directing a horse, later also a bicycle etc. 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

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.

noun

  1. 1.A path cut through woodland.
  2. 2.The act of one who rides; a mounted excursion.
  3. 3.A festival procession.
  4. 4.Any of the three administrative divisions of Yorkshire and some other northern counties of England.
  5. 5.Electoral district or constituency.

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