Definitions

ridden

[rid-n] / ˈrɪd n /

VERB

carry or be carried

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cruise drift drive float go go with guide move sit travel

STRONG

control curb direct handle hitchhike journey manage motor post progress restrain roll tour

WEAK

be supported hitch a ride sit on thumb a ride tool around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dissuade remain stay stop

STRONG

mismanage neglect

WEAK

free release

VERB

dominate, oppress

Synonyms

STRONG

afflict annoy badger bait berate disparage domineer enslave grip harass harry haunt hector hound override persecute rate reproach revile scold torment torture tyrannize upbraid

WEAK

be arbitrary be autocratic

Antonyms

STRONG

aid approve assist comfort commend compliment flatter help let go make happy please praise soothe support

WEAK

free release

Example Sentences

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The symmetry of all three reaching new peaks over the past six months, however, can’t go unnoticed in a market that has ridden the AI investment wave to historic heights over the past six weeks.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

If you want to be on the equestrian team, you can’t show up and have never ridden a horse.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Further Ado, another favorite, posted the field’s fastest speed in the Blue Grass Stakes on April 4 and will be ridden by John Velazquez.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Class 3 e-bikes, which can go up to 28 mph, may be ridden only by those 16 and older.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Montez didn’t care much for dinos, and he’d definitely never ridden a trike.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older