Drove

/droʊv/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A group of animals driven or moved together, especially domesticated ones.
They organized a drove of cattle to move to a new pasture.
verb
The past tense of drive; to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
She drove her car to work every day.
To force or urge to move in a specified direction.
The coach drove the team to practice harder.
To propel or push something forward.
The wind drove the boat across the lake.

Etymology

Middle English: from Old English drīfan, of Germanic origin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

drive someone crazy
to irritate or annoy someone.
drive a hard bargain
to negotiate very effectively.
drive home a point
to make something very clear or emphasize a point.

Related Words

drive
to operate a vehicle or to travel in a vehicle.
driver
a person who drives a vehicle.

Slang Meanings

To be extremely enthusiastic about something.
I'm so drove about this new game!
To go fast or aggressively.
He was really drove on the highway.