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drive at

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdraɪv ˈæt/

drive at means: To control a moving vehicle at a particular speed.

verb

AT A SPEEDA2

To control a moving vehicle at a particular speed.

  • Drive at a safe speed.
  • She drove at forty kilometres an hour through the village.
  • Were you driving at the speed limit?

How to use it: drive at a speed (You must drive at a safe speed here.)

Common phrases: drive at speed, drive at walking pace

TRY TO SAYB2

To try to express a particular idea, often without saying it clearly.

  • What are you driving at?
  • I finally understood what he was driving at.
  • Your question is confusing; what exactly are you driving at?

How to use it: what someone is driving at (I could not understand what she was driving at.)

Similar words: mean, get at

Common phrases: drive at something, drive at a point

Questions about drive at

What does drive at mean?

To control a moving vehicle at a particular speed.

What is drive at in other languages?

Türkçe: belirli bir hızda sürmek · Español: conducir a · Français: rouler à · Deutsch: fahren mit · Italiano: guidare a · 日本語: ある速度で運転する

How do you pronounce drive at?

It is pronounced /ˌdraɪv ˈæt/.

How do you use drive at in a sentence?

Drive at a safe speed. She drove at forty kilometres an hour through the village.

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