DRIVE
/dɹaɪv/
5-letter word · 9 Scrabble points · 10 Words With Friends points
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Meaning of DRIVE
noun
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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.
verb
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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."
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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."
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Anagrams of DRIVE
diver9
rived9
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About the word DRIVE
Is "DRIVE" a valid Scrabble word?
Yes. "DRIVE" is in the ENABLE word list, accepted by Words With Friends and most open Scrabble apps. It scores 9 points in Scrabble and 10 points in Words With Friends.
How many points is "DRIVE" worth?
In Scrabble, "DRIVE" is worth 9 points before bonuses. In Words With Friends, it's worth 10 points. Played on a triple-word-score, the Scrabble value becomes 27.
What does "DRIVE" mean?
Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.
What are the anagrams of "DRIVE"?
2 anagrams can be formed using the same letters as DRIVE: DIVER, RIVED.