Driving
Noun, Adjective
UK
/ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
US
/ˈdraɪ.vɪŋ/
Definition
(n) : The act or skill of controlling a vehicle.
(adj) : Strong, powerful, or causing action.
(adj) : Strong, powerful, or causing action.
Example
"(n) : Driving requires focus and patience."
"(n) : His careful driving prevented accidents even on busy city roads with heavy traffic."
"(adj) : She has a driving passion for learning, which motivates everyone around her to work harder."
Explanation
Driving is the action of controlling a vehicle, like a car or bus. People learn driving in schools to safely operate vehicles on roads. Driving can also describe a strong force or the reason or energy that makes someone want to do something, like “She has a driving ambition to succeed in life”. In sports, driving can mean hitting a ball forcefully, such as in golf or cricket.