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ride vs hitch

hitch vs ride

ride and hitch both are nouns.

ride and hitch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
ride Yes No Yes No
hitch Yes No Yes No
As verbs, hitch is a hyponym of ride; that is, hitch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than ride:
  • ride: be carried or travel on or in a vehicle
  • hitch: travel by getting free rides from motorists
ride (noun) hitch (noun)
a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile) the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
a mechanical device that you ride for amusement or excitement a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
an unforeseen obstacle
the state of inactivity following an interruption
a period of time spent in military service
ride (verb) hitch (verb)
harass with persistent criticism or carping to hook or entangle
keep partially engaged by slightly depressing a pedal with the foot connect to a vehicle:
copulate with travel by getting free rides from motorists
be carried or travel on or in a vehicle walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
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 ride and hitch

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