Driving

Definition

Driving is a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the act or skill of operating a motor vehicle. As the present participle of the verb "drive," it describes the action of controlling a vehicle or, more generally, exerting force to propel or move something forward.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb (present participle of "drive")

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
• Respelling: DRY-ving

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
• Respelling: DRY-ving

Etymology

The word "driving" is derived from the verb "drive," which originates from the Old English "drīfan," meaning "to propel" or "push forward." It has Germanic roots, related to words meaning "force" or "compel." In modern English, "driving" gained specific associations with operating vehicles in the early 20th century.

Derivatives

• Driver (noun)
• Drive (verb/noun)
• Driven (adjective)
• Drivingly (adverb)
• Overdriving (verb/noun)

Synonyms

• Operating
• Steering
• Controlling

Antonyms

• Stopping
• Idling
• Stationary

Usage

The noun "driving" commonly refers to the skill or activity of controlling a vehicle, as in "She is learning driving." As a verb, it describes the act of propelling or guiding a vehicle or moving an object forward, as in "He is driving to work."

Related Terms

• Transportation: The action of transporting something or someone.
• Vehicle: A means of transporting people or goods.
• Motion: The process of movement or being moved.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The act or skill of operating a vehicle: Refers to the ability or activity of controlling a car, truck, or other motor vehicle.
  • Example: "She took lessons to improve her driving."

Verb (present participle of "drive")

• To control and operate a vehicle: Describes the act of using a vehicle to move from one place to another.
  • Example: "He is driving his car to the office."
• To propel or push something forward: Refers to exerting force to move an object in a particular direction.
  • Example: "The wind was driving the waves to shore."