drive
|drive|
/draɪv/
control movement
Etymology
'drive' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'drīfan,' where 'drīfan' meant 'to force or impel.'
'drīfan' transformed into the Middle English word 'driven,' and eventually became the modern English word 'drive.'
Initially, it meant 'to force or impel,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including operating a vehicle and having a strong motivation.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 2
a strong desire or motivation to achieve something.
Her drive to succeed is impressive.
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Noun 3
a device that reads and writes data on a disk.
The computer's hard drive is almost full.
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Verb 1
to operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.
She learned to drive when she was 16.
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