English · Common Verbs
driving
/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/
[/ˈdraɪvɪŋ/]
present participle of drive
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'drive': operating a vehicle, happening now.
Example
He is driving to the airport right now to pick up his sister from her late flight.
He is driving to the airport right now to pick up his sister from her late flight.
Etymology
From Old English 'drīfan' (to drive) plus the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in continuous tenses; note the spelling drops the final 'e'.