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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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

He will be ridden by Joe Ramos for trainer Whit Beckman.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

The horse dragged his back legs through the final fence when leading Regent's Stroll and was ridden out to win by four lengths under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

I have ridden by here and seen those spires in the distance, but I never knew to whose house they belonged.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black