drove

Definition

  • noun: a large group of people or animals that move or act together
  • noun: a group of animals driven or moving in a body
  • past tense of 'drive'
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: driftway

Examples

  • The new store 'drove' him out of business. [=caused him to go out of business]

  • She 'test-drove' four or five different cars before deciding on one.

  • People came 'in droves' [=many people came] to hear her sing.

Movie quotes

  • (..) the dealership. That was the plan. -There's no plan. -Well, let's make it the plan. Let's just go for it like -They drove to a dealership? -No, they drove off a cliff. You are one sick mama. I like it. Mr. Kramer, the road. -Hello? -You gotta back down to the dealer. (..)
    1998 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Dealership Season: 9 Episode 11