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gallop vs ride

ride vs gallop

gallop and ride both are nouns.

gallop and ride both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gallop Yes No Yes No
ride Yes No Yes No
As verbs, ride is a hypernym of gallop; that is, ride is a word with a broader meaning than gallop:
  • gallop: cause to move at full gallop
  • ride: sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
Other hypernyms of gallop include sit.
gallop (noun) ride (noun)
a fast gait of a horse; a two-beat stride during which all four legs are off the ground simultaneously a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
gallop (verb) ride (verb)
ride at a galloping pace harass with persistent criticism or carping
go at galloping speed keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
cause to move at full gallop copulate with
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
move like a floating object
climb up on the body
sit on and control a vehicle
ride over, along, or through
continue undisturbed and without interference
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between gallop and ride

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