drive
Irregular Strong Verb (Class 1) Level A1 ⭐ #37 Most CommonEnglish translation: to drive / to operate a vehicle
Present Simple
Driving regularly.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | drive | |
| you | drive | |
| he/she/it | drives | |
| we | drive | |
| they | drive |
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Frequently Asked Questions: DRIVE
Is "drive" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾
"drive" is classified as a Irregular Strong Verb (Class 1) verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "drive - drove - driven". Ablaut class 1: drive /draɪv/ -> drove /droʊv/ -> driven /ˈdrɪv.ən/. Pronunciation shift: 'drive' has a long /aɪ/, 'drove' has /oʊ/, and 'driven' has a short /ɪ/.
What does "drive" mean in English? ▾
In English, "drive" translates primarily to "to drive / to operate a vehicle". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "drive"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "He has drove all night" instead of "He has driven all night". Why? Use the past participle 'driven' with auxiliary 'has/have', not the past simple 'drove'.
What are common idioms or expressions with "drive"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Drive someone up the wall" which means "To make someone extremely annoyed or crazy" (e.g. "That persistent loud noise is driving me up the wall.").
How can I practice and memorize "drive" conjugations? ▾
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