ridden

[ rid-n ]

/ ˈrɪd n /

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verb

a past participle of ride.

OTHER WORDS FROM ridden

un·rid·den, adjective well-rid·den, adjective

Words nearby ridden

rictus, rid, rid of, ridable, riddance, ridden, riddle, ride, ride down, ride for a fall, ride hellbent for leather

Definition for ridden (2 of 3)

ride

[ rahyd ]

/ raɪd /

verb (used without object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

to sit on and manage a horse or other animal in motion; be carried on the back of an animal.

to be borne along on or in a vehicle or other kind of conveyance.

to move or float on the water: the surfboarders riding on the crests of the waves.

to move along in any way; be carried or supported: He is riding along on his friend's success. Distress is riding among the people.

to have a specified character for riding purposes: The car rides smoothly.

to be conditioned; depend (usually followed by on): All his hopes are riding on getting that promotion.

Informal. to continue without interruption or interference: He decided to let the bet ride.

to be carried on something, as a litter, a person's shoulders, or the like.

to work or move up from the proper place or position (usually followed by up): Her skirt rode up above her knees.

to extend or project over something, as the edge of one thing over the edge of another thing.

to turn or rest on something: the great globe of the world riding on its axis.

to appear to float in space, as a heavenly body: A blood-red moon rode in the cloudless sky.

to lie at anchor, as a ship.

verb (used with object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

to sit on and manage (a horse, bicycle, etc.) so as to be carried along.

to sit or move along on (something); be carried or borne along on: The ship rode the waves. We ride a bus.

to ride over, along, or through (a road, boundary, region, etc.); traverse.

to ridicule or harass persistently: The boys keep riding him about his poor grades.

to control, dominate, or tyrannize over: a man ridden by fear; a country that is ridden by a power-mad dictator.

to cause to ride.

to carry (a person) on something as if on a horse: He rode the child about on his back.

to execute by riding: to ride a race.

to rest on, especially by overlapping.

to keep (a vessel) at anchor or moored.

Jazz. to play improvisations on (a melody).

noun

a journey or excursion on a horse, camel, etc., or on or in a vehicle.

a means of or arrangement for transportation by motor vehicle: We'll handle rides to be sure everyone gets home quickly.

the vehicle used for transportation: I've got to hang up now—my ride's here.

a vehicle or device, as a Ferris wheel, roller coaster, or merry-go-round, on which people ride for amusement.

a way, road, etc., made especially for riding.

Verb Phrases

ride out,

to sustain (a gale, storm, etc.) without damage, as while riding at anchor.
to sustain or endure successfully.

Origin of ride

before 900; 1915–20 for def 17; Middle English riden (v.), Old English rīdan; cognate with Old Frisian rīda, German reiten, Old Norse rītha; akin to Old Irish ríad journey (cf. palfrey, rheda). See road

synonym study for ride

2. See drive.

Definition for ridden (3 of 3)

-ridden

a combining form meaning “obsessed with,” “overwhelmed by” (torment-ridden) or “full of,” “burdened with” (debt-ridden).

Origin of -ridden

special use of ridden

Example sentences from the Web for ridden

Leonard has hung with cops, ridden in squad cars, sat in the courtrooms and precinct houses, seen busts up close.

Elmore Leonard’s Rocky Road to Fame and Fortune |Mike Lupica |September 13, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Alas, she was thrown onto the rocket sled of celebrity and has ridden to heights never before seen.

Don't Run Sarah! |Mark McKinnon |November 24, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
In contrast, the core Obama constituencies appear to have ridden out the recession in fine shape.

Obama's Secret Power Base |Joel Kotkin |January 1, 2010 |DAILY BEAST
He had ridden about thirty miles, and twilight was creeping on.

Gladys, the Reaper |Anne Beale

I have ridden from Worcester by byroads day and night, and I am fairly spent.

The Pigeon Pie |Charlotte M. Yonge
Francis had not ridden far before he was vexed with himself.

Heather and Snow |George MacDonald
The Roebuck would scarcely have ridden out a tornado like this, especially after having been laid on her ribs.

Captain Kyd, Vol. II |Joseph Holt Ingraham
One day his lordship, with his guests, had ridden out to hunt; and their return was not expected till the morrow.

Wilhelm Meister's Apprenticeship and Travels, Vol. I (of 2) |Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (1 of 2)

ridden

/ (ˈrɪdən) /

verb

the past participle of ride

adjective

(in combination) afflicted, affected, or dominated by something specified damp-ridden; disease-ridden

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (2 of 2)

ride

/ (raɪd) /

verb rides, riding, rode or ridden

to sit on and control the movements of (a horse or other animal)

(tr) to sit on and propel (a bicycle or similar vehicle)

(intr ; often foll by on or in) to be carried along or travel on or in a vehicle she rides to work on the bus

(tr) to travel over or traverse they rode the countryside in search of shelter

(tr) to take part in by riding to ride a race

to travel through or be carried across (sea, sky, etc) the small boat rode the waves; the moon was riding high

(tr) US and Canadian to cause to be carried to ride someone out of town

(intr) to be supported as if floating the candidate rode to victory on his new policies

(intr) (of a vessel) to lie at anchor

(tr) (of a vessel) to be attached to (an anchor)

(esp of a bone) to overlap or lie over (another structure or part)

Southern African informal

(intr) to drive a car
(tr) to transport (goods, farm produce, etc) by motor vehicle or cart

(tr) (of a male animal) to copulate with; mount

(tr) slang to have sexual intercourse with (someone)

(tr; usually passive) to tyrannize over or dominate ridden by fear

(tr) informal to persecute, esp by constant or petty criticism don't ride me so hard over my failure

(intr) informal to continue undisturbed I wanted to change something, but let it ride

(tr) to endure successfully; ride out

(tr) to yield slightly to (a blow or punch) in order to lessen its impact

(intr often foll by on) (of a bet) to remain placed let your winnings ride on the same number

(intr) jazz to play well, esp in freely improvising at perfect tempo

ride roughshod over to domineer over or act with complete disregard for

ride to hounds to take part in a fox hunt on horseback

ride for a fall to act in such a way as to invite disaster

ride again informal to return to a former activity or scene of activity

riding high confident, popular, and successful

noun

a journey or outing on horseback or in a vehicle

a path specially made for riding on horseback

transport in a vehicle, esp when given freely to a pedestrian; lift can you give me a ride to the station?

a device or structure, such as a roller coaster at a fairground, in which people ride for pleasure or entertainment

slang an act of sexual intercourse

slang a partner in sexual intercourse

take for a ride informal

to cheat, swindle, or deceive
to take (someone) away in a car and murder him

Derived forms of ride

ridable or rideable, adjective

Word Origin for ride

Old English rīdan; related to Old High German rītan, Old Norse rītha

Idioms and Phrases with ridden

ride

In addition to the idioms beginning with ride

ride for a fall
ride hellbent for leather
ride herd on
ride high
ride out
ride roughshod over
ride shotgun
ride up

also see:

along for the ride
go along (for the ride)
gravy train, ride the
hitch a ride
let ride
take someone for a ride

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ridden

verb

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Definition for ridden (2 of 3)

verb (used without object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

verb (used with object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

noun

Verb Phrases

Origin of ride

synonym study for ride

Definition for ridden (3 of 3)

Origin of -ridden

Example sentences from the Web for ridden

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (1 of 2)

verb

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (2 of 2)

verb rides, riding, rode or ridden

noun

Derived forms of ride

Word Origin for ride

Idioms and Phrases with ridden

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ridden

verb

OTHER WORDS FROM ridden

Words nearby ridden

Definition for ridden (2 of 3)

verb (used without object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

verb (used with object), rode or (Archaic) rid; rid·den or (Archaic) rid; rid·ing.

noun

Verb Phrases

Origin of ride

synonym study for ride

Definition for ridden (3 of 3)

Origin of -ridden

Words related to ridden

Example sentences from the Web for ridden

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (1 of 2)

verb

adjective

British Dictionary definitions for ridden (2 of 2)

verb rides, riding, rode or ridden

noun

Derived forms of ride

Word Origin for ride

Idioms and Phrases with ridden