Drove — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Drove
Drove (noun)
- a group of animals driven or moving in a body
- a large number, crowd —usually used in plural especially with in
Drove (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a great number of persons or creatures massed together
"people flocked to the annual festival in droves"
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a group of domestic animals assembled or herded together
"a drove of cattle"
Drove (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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to urge, push, or force onward
"cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco"
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to travel by a motorized vehicle
"I'm going to drive across the country—want to come?"
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to apply force to (someone or something) so that it moves in front of one
"drove the plunger into the opening"
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to cause (a person) to give in to pressure
"the corrupt governor was driven out of office"
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to cause to function
"machinery driven by waterpower"
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to set or keep in motion
"this motor drives the gears, which then turn the shaft"
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to proceed or move quickly
"the runner drove past the finish line and then came to a dead stop"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Drove
The most common words with a similar meaning to Drove:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Drove
Words with the opposite meaning of Drove:
Near Antonyms of Drove
Origin & Etymology of Drove
Middle English, from Old English drāf, from drīfan to drive drive
First known use: before 12th century
Frequently Asked Questions about Drove
What does "Drove" mean?
"Drove" means a group of animals driven or moving in a body. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a group of animals driven or moving in a body. It has 9 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Drove"?
Other words for "Drove" include army, bike, cram, crowd, crush, flock, herd and horde. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Drove" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Drove"?
There are 238 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Drove". Common alternatives include army, bike, cram, crowd, crush, flock, herd, horde, host and legion.
What is the opposite of "Drove"?
Antonyms of "Drove" include cut, cut out, deactivated, killed, shut off, turned off, crawled and crept. Near antonyms include allowed, let, permitted and argued.
How do you use "Drove" in a sentence?
Examples of "Drove" in a sentence: "people flocked to the annual festival in droves"; "a drove of cattle"; "cowboys drove the herd of cattle from San Antonio to San Francisco".
Is "Drove" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Drove" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Drove"?
"Drove" is pronounced /ˈdrōv/.
What is the origin of the word "Drove"?
"Drove" comes from Middle English, from Old English drāf, from drīfan to drive drive. First known use: before 12th century.