Meaning & use
drive
Strong motivation and determination to work hard and achieve a goal.
See it in a sentence
Her relentless drive helped her finish the marathon despite the pain.
The startup's founders shared an unusual drive to disrupt the entire industry.
A note on using this word
As a personality trait, drive is usually seen as admirable, while related words like 'obsession' can carry a negative undertone.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To operate and control the direction and speed of a vehicle.
She drives to work every morning along the coastal road.
3. noun
A trip made in a car or other vehicle.
We took a long drive through the mountains on Saturday afternoon.
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