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Synonyms & Similar Words
operating
controlling
steering
navigating
piloting
maneuvering
guiding
directing
managing
conducting
commanding
governing
regulating
overseeing
supervising
ruling
leading
heading
operating
running
handling
manipulating
propelling
motivating
impelling
inducing
coercing
forcing
compelling
persuading
influencing
motivating
actuating
energizing
animating
driving
goading
spurring
urging
prompting
prodding
pushing
pressing
pushing
thrusting
shoving
forcing
compelling
Meaning of Driving
The primary meaning of the word "driving" is the act of operating and controlling the movement of a vehicle.
Definitions
- The act of controlling and operating the movement of a vehicle, typically a car, truck, or bus.
- The act of motivating or compelling someone to do something.
- A strong or compelling desire or motivation to achieve something.
Etymology of Driving
The word "driving" comes from the Old English word "drīfan", which means "to drive" and is related to the Proto-Germanic word "drīban" and the Proto-Indo-European root "dhrē-", which carries the sense of "to push, to drive".
Historically, the word "driving" has been used to describe the act of controlling and operating the movement of animals, vehicles, and people, and has evolved to include a range of related meanings.
Example Uses
- She got into the car and started driving to work.
- The coach's speech was driving the team to work harder and win the game.
- His passion for music has been driving him to become a professional musician.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
stopping
halting
braking
slowing
decelerating
pausing
hesitating
procrastinating
delaying
postponing
canceling
abandoning
giving up
quitting
ceasing
ending
terminating
stopping
idling
stalling
faltering
failing
neglecting
ignoring
disregarding
omitting