What does DROVE mean?

drove

Part of Speech: verb, noun

Definition:

• Verb: past tense of drive; to control a vehicle and make it go somewhere
• Noun: a group of animals, especially cows, sheep, or pigs, that are driven from one place to another

Pronunciations:

• US: /droʊv/
• UK: /drəʊv/

Origin and Usage:

The verb "drove" comes from the Old English word "drāf," which means "a herd or flock of animals driven for food or market." The noun "drove" refers to a group of animals, especially cows, sheep, or pigs, that are driven from one place to another. In modern usage, "drove" is commonly used as the past tense of "drive."

Synonyms:

• herd
• flock
• group

Related Words:

• drive
• droop
• dropt
• drone
• droit

Example Sentences:

• He drove his car to the store.
• The cowboy drove the cattle across the plains.
• The farmer hired a drove of sheep for the summer.