What does DRIVE mean?
- Pronunciation
- /draɪv/
- Letters
- 5
- Scrabble score
- 9
- Words With Friends score
- 10
- How common
- Very common
Meaning
verb
- operate or control a vehicle“drive a car or bus”
- travel or be transported in a vehicle“We drove to the university every morning”
- cause someone or something to move by driving“She drove me to school every day”
- force into or from an action or state, either physically or metaphorically“She rammed her mind into focus”
- to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly“She is driven by her passion”
- cause to move back by force or influence“repel the enemy”
- compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment“She finally drove him to change jobs”
- push, propel, or press with force“Drive a nail into the wall”
Definitions from Princeton WordNet 3.0.
Other forms
drives10
Anagrams of DRIVE
diver9rived9
Words inside DRIVE
21 shorter words can be made from these letters. Here are the most useful.
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Questions
Is DRIVE a valid word in word games?
DRIVE is in the ENABLE word list, which many word games use, so it is very likely to be accepted. Check your game's own dictionary if a play is challenged.
How many points is DRIVE worth?
DRIVE is worth 9 points with Scrabble letter values and 10 with Words With Friends values, before any bonus squares.
What words can you make from DRIVE?
21 other words, including RED, DE, RE and DIE.