Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Drive”
To operate a car, truck, or other vehicle by controlling its direction and speed.
Word Family of Drive
Some English words keep the same spelling as a noun and a verb. Context tells you which form is being used.
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- I drive to work every day. A1
- Can you drive a car? A1
- When you drive carefully, you stay safe. A1
Common Word Form Mistakes with Drive
Wrong: She drive to work every day.
Correct: She drives to work every day.
Third person singular present tense requires -s ending on the verb.
Wrong: He is drove the truck.
Correct: He is driving the truck.
Use gerund (driving) after 'is', not past tense (drove).
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Drive
What are the word forms of “drive”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “drive”?
“drive” is primarily a verb. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Can “drive” be both a noun and a verb?
Yes. Some words keep the same spelling across parts of speech; the surrounding sentence shows the function.