DRIVING
/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · verb, adjective, noun
Definition of DRIVING
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.
That drives (a mechanism or process).
Of wind, rain, etc That drives forcefully; strong; forceful; violent
The action of the verb to drive in any sense.
In particular, the action of operating a motor vehicle.
Examples of DRIVING in a Sentence
- "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 DRIVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DRIVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DRIVING earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 62 points total.
Letter Values for DRIVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | r | i | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 15 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DRIVING
35 words from the letters in DRIVING
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How to Use DRIVING in Word Games
DRIVING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 15 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DRIVING uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 62 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DRIVING to find 35 additional valid words.