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driving

adjective noun

having the power of driving or impelling

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
G
Contains
RI
Scrabble score
12
CEFR level
A1

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adjective

  1. having the power of driving or impelling

    “a driving personal ambition”

adjective

  1. acting with vigor

    “responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive”

noun

  1. the act of controlling and steering the movement of a vehicle or animal

noun

  1. hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver

    “he sliced his drive out of bounds”

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Example Sentences

a driving personal ambition
the driving force was his innate enthusiasm
an impulsive force
responsibility turned the spoiled playboy into a driving young executive
he sliced his drive out of bounds

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