English · Common Verbs
drove
/droʊv/
[/droʊv/]
past tense of drive
Beginnerverb
Definition
Past tense of 'drive': to have operated and steered a vehicle.
Example
We drove through the mountains for hours, stopping often to admire the stunning views.
We drove through the mountains for hours, stopping often to admire the stunning views.
Etymology
From Old English 'drāf', past tense of 'drīfan' (to drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Used for completed driving in the past; a 'drove' can also mean a group of animals.