Can you ride a horse?
Source: tatoeba (15859)
Ride
/ɹaɪd/
Synonyms for "ride" (295 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (59)
Strong matches (89)
Noun(13 words)
deceivedeceptiondefrauddeludederidedevildiscomposedistemperdisturbdogdominatedriftdrivedrive up the wallentrainexasperateexcursionexerciseexpeditionfash
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floatfootgetghostglidego by railgrin atgripegullharassharryhasslehazehecklehectorhold in derisionhoundhumbugimbricateintimidateirkirritatejapejauntjestjivejokejollyjoshjourneyjoyridekidlaplaugh atlaugh to scornlean onlielie athwartlie onliftmake a trainmake fun ofmake game ofmake heavy weathermake merry withmiff
Related words (147)
Noun(30 words)
molestmotormotorcyclenagneedlenettlenudzhoppressoutingoutrideoverlapoverlieoverridepanpedalpeeveperchpersecutepesterpick
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pick onpickuppillorypiqueplagueplow the deeppluck the beardpoint atpoke fun atpotherprovokepursueput onput one onragrallyrazzreclinerely onrepose onrestrest onribride at anchorride easyride hawse fullride outride the searidiculerileroastroilrollrufflerunsailscudshingleshootsit insit onskimslipsmile atsnicker atsnigger atspinstand onstraddlestridesunday driveswindletaketake a joyridetake intaxiteaseterrorizetormenttorturetourtricktriptry the patienceturntweak the nosetwittyrannizevexwalk the waterswashwayweatherweather the stormwheelwhirlworry
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: drive, abut, abut on, aggravate, airing.
- Sentence evidence is available for ride, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "ride".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "ride"
Keep "ride" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "ride" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "ride", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "ride" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
53 entriesShowing 16 of 53 words.
More specific
16 entriesCollocations
12 entriesbike ridecar rideferris wheelhorse ridenice rideride a bicycleride a horseride alongride the waveroller coastertake a ridetest drive
Inflections
4 entriesDerivations
5 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
2 entriesTranslations
13 translations across 11 languages.
Bulgarian
1 entries- възкачвам verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Dutch
2 entries- beklimmen verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
- berijden verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Finnish
1 entries- panna verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
French
1 entries- monter verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Galician
1 entries- montar verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Greek
1 entries- καβαλάω verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Hungarian
1 entries- meglovagol verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Polish
1 entries- ujeżdżać verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Portuguese
2 entries- cavalgar verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
- sentar verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Serbo-Croatian
1 entries- jahati verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Spanish
1 entries- montar verb (to mount someone to have sex with them)
Sample sentences
53 total sentences available.
You can't ride a horse.
Source: tatoeba (15861)
If wishes were horses, beggars might ride.
Source: tatoeba (20740)
Give us a ride downtown.
Source: tatoeba (21771)
Showing 4 of 53 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "ride"?
Closest matches include drive, abut, abut on, aggravate, airing.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "ride"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.