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Riding: meaning, definitions and examples

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riding

 

[ หˆraษชdษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

outdoor activity

The sport or activity of riding on horses, bicycles, motorcycles, etc.

Synonyms

cycling, horseback riding, motorcycling

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys horseback riding on weekends.
  • He decided to take up mountain biking for a new challenge.
Context #2 | Noun

public transportation

The act of traveling in a vehicle or on a bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

Synonyms

commuting, transport, traveling

Examples of usage

  • She takes the bus to work every day.
  • He prefers riding his motorcycle to work for a faster commute.
Context #3 | Verb

controlling a vehicle

To sit on and control the movement of an animal, bicycle, motorcycle, etc.

Synonyms

drive, operate, pilot

Examples of usage

  • She rode the horse through the field.
  • He rides his bike to the park every afternoon.

Translations

Translations of the word "riding" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น montando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค˜เฅเคกเคผเคธเคตเคพเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Reiten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menunggang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั—ะทะดะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jazda

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไน—้ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉquitation

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ montar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท binmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒ€๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑูƒูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jรญzda

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jazda

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ช‘้ฉฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jahanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reiรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั‚า›ะฐ ะผั–ะฝัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒจแƒฃแƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ minmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ montar

Etymology

The word 'riding' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'ridan' meaning 'to sit or be carried on something'. Originally, it referred to the action of sitting on a horse or other animal for travel. Over time, the term expanded to include the activity of riding bicycles, motorcycles, and other vehicles. It has become a common term used in various contexts related to transportation and outdoor activities.

See also: override, overriding, ride, rider, riders.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,609, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.