DRIVE
/dɹaɪv/
5 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of DRIVE
Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.
"Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."
Violent or rapid motion; a rushing onward or away; especially, a forced or hurried dispatch of business.
An act of driving animals forward, as to be captured, hunted etc.
To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.
"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."
To provide an impetus for a non-physical change, especially a change in one's state of mind.
"My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction."
To displace either physically or non-physically, through the application of force.
Synonyms of DRIVE
Words with similar meaning
Examples of DRIVE in a Sentence
- "Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."
- "You drive nails into wood with a hammer."
- "My wife's constant harping about the condition of the house threatens to drive me to distraction."
Word Details
Is DRIVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DRIVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DRIVE uses 5 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DRIVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | i | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 10 |
Anagrams of DRIVE
Words made by rearranging the exact same 5 letters
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DRIVE
28 words from the letters in DRIVE
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4-letter words
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How to Use DRIVE in Word Games
DRIVE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 5 letters, DRIVE is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DRIVE to find 28 additional valid words.