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Driving

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of Driving

the way that somebody drives a vehicle; the act of driving

In simple words: the act of controlling a vehicle

Driving in a sentence

• She was convicted of **dangerous driving**.
• **careless/reckless driving**
• a driving lesson/instructor
• He was banned from driving for six months after failing a breath test.
• I usually do the driving and he navigates.
• Most people who own a Jeep never use it for off-road driving.
• Police stopped 30 motorists for drink driving on New Year's Eve.
• Jones was charged with reckless driving.
• She was given a large fine and a two-year driving ban.
• a new campaign to promote safe driving

How to use Driving

Used in everyday conversation. Typically inappropriate in formal writing unless discussing transportation or mechanics.

Grammar pattern

drive + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'drive-in' movie where you park your car and watch.

Related words

Collocations with Driving

• good
• safe
• aggressive
• do the
• be banned from
• be disqualified from
• conditions
• seat
• test
• driving under the influence
• driving while intoxicated

Synonyms for Driving

• steering
• operating
• maneuvering
• navigating
• controlling

Opposites of Driving

• parking
• waiting

Common mistakes with Driving

• Confusing 'drive' with 'riding' when referring to being a passenger.
• Using 'driving' for non-vehicle contexts.
• Incorrectly conjugating the verb 'to drive' in different tenses.

Frequently asked questions about Driving

What does Driving mean?

the act of controlling a vehicle

What is the definition of Driving?

the way that somebody drives a vehicle; the act of driving

How do you use Driving in a sentence?

She was convicted of **dangerous driving**.

Can you give another example of Driving?

**careless/reckless driving**

What are synonyms for Driving?

Common alternatives include steering, operating, maneuvering, navigating, controlling.

What is the opposite of Driving?

Opposite meanings include parking, waiting.

What words go with Driving?

It commonly pairs with good, safe, aggressive, do the, be banned from, be disqualified from, conditions, seat, test, driving under the influence, driving while intoxicated.

What are common mistakes when using Driving?

Confusing 'drive' with 'riding' when referring to being a passenger. Using 'driving' for non-vehicle contexts. Incorrectly conjugating the verb 'to drive' in different tenses.

How do you pronounce Driving?

US: /["/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Driving?

Used in everyday conversation. Typically inappropriate in formal writing unless discussing transportation or mechanics.

What CEFR level is Driving?

"Driving" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.