Rode: meaning, definitions and examples

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rode

 

[ roʊd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Rode is the simple past tense of the verb 'ride,' which means to sit on and control the movement of a horse, bicycle, or other vehicle. It is commonly used to describe the action of traveling on a horse or vehicle in the past. For example, one might say, 'I rode my bike to school yesterday.' The past tense form allows speakers to narrate or recount experiences or actions that have already taken place.

Synonyms

drove, moved, travelled

Examples of usage

  • She rode her horse along the beach.
  • He rode the bus to work this morning.
  • They rode their bikes through the park.

Translations

Translations of the word "rode" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cavaleiro

🇮🇳 सवारी

🇩🇪 geritten

🇮🇩 menunggangi

🇺🇦 їздити

🇵🇱 jechać

🇯🇵 乗る

🇫🇷 monter

🇪🇸 montar

🇹🇷 biniş

🇰🇷 타다

🇸🇦 ركوب

🇨🇿 jezdit

🇸🇰 jazdiť

🇨🇳 

🇸🇮 jahati

🇮🇸 ríða

🇰🇿 міну

🇬🇪 მხელა

🇦🇿 sürmək

🇲🇽 montar

Etymology

The word 'rode' originates from the Old English 'ridan,' meaning 'to ride.' This verb has its roots in the Proto-Germanic *rīþan, which is also linked to Old High German 'ritan' and Old Norse 'ríða,' reflecting a common Germanic heritage. Over time, 'ride' developed various forms in Middle English, and the past tense 'rode' became standardized. Historical texts reveal the use of 'ride' in the context of traversing land, often relating to horses and the conveyance of knights in medieval literature. The evolution of the term has been influenced by changes in transportation methods, while it maintains a strong connection to both leisure and utilitarian travel, symbolizing freedom and movement.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,497 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.