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ride vs engage

engage vs ride

ride is a noun but engage is not a noun.

ride and engage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
engage No No Yes No
As verbs, engage is a hypernym of ride; that is, engage is a word with a broader meaning than ride:
  • ride: keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot
  • engage: keep engaged
Other hypernyms of ride include lock, mesh, operate.
ride (noun) engage (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement
ride (verb) engage (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping get caught
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot consume all of one's attention or time
copulate with give to in marriage
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle keep engaged
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions engage for service under a term of contract
move like a floating object hire for work or assistance
climb up on the body ask to represent; of legal counsel
sit on and control a vehicle engage or hire for work
ride over, along, or through carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
continue undisturbed and without interference carry on (wars, battles, or campaigns)
lie moored or anchored
have certain properties when driven
be sustained or supported or borne
be contingent on
Difference between ride and engage

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