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

  • (..) - Yes. - It's your turn. You've only had your driving license for a month. Yes, but I've been driving for longer. I mean I drove in private ways, out of the roads... Parking lots... I'm a good driver. I read your file. In your personal evaluation (..)
    2011 The Intouchables