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.

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

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.

drive

to operate a vehicle or to travel in a vehicle.

driver

a person who drives a vehicle.

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.