English · Common Verbs
drives
/draɪvz/
[/draɪvz/]
third-person singular of drive
Beginnerverb
Definition
Third-person singular present of 'drive': he, she, or it operates a vehicle.
Example
She drives to work every day, though she would rather cycle when the weather is fine.
She drives to work every day, though she would rather cycle when the weather is fine.
Etymology
From Old English 'drīfan' (to drive).
How & Where It’s Used
Used with singular subjects in the present tense.