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Bike

UK /["/baɪk/"]/US /["/baɪk/"]/

Definition

a bicycle

In simple words: A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal to move.

Examples

I used to **ride my bike** around the neighbourhood for hours.
I usually go to work by bike.
He met her when he took part in a **bike ride** along the Nile.
She got on her bike and rode off.
He was knocked off his bike by a motorcyclist.
A series of new **bike paths** wind around the city.
Hop on your bike and head to town.
She pedalled her bike up the track.
We had to push our bikes up the hill.
We watched the boys on their bikes.

Usage notes

Commonly used in casual conversations. Appropriate when discussing transportation or fitness. Not suitable for formal writing.

Grammar pattern

bike + object (e.g. 'bike to the store')

Memory hint

Think of 'bike' as a 'bi'cycle with 'two' wheels.

Collocations

dirt
mountain
racing
ride
get on
mount
ride
race
tour
by bike
on a/the bike
lean a bike against something
prop a bike against something

Synonyms

bicycle
cycle
pedal vehicle
two-wheeler

Antonyms

walk
run

Common mistakes

Confused with 'bicycle' as it is often used interchangeably.
Using 'bike' to refer to motorcycles can be misleading.
'Biking' as the gerund form sometimes causes confusion in tense usage.