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'.

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