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motoring

/ˈməʊtərɪŋ/ /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/

Meanings
verb
To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.

Examples :

"On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth."
vehicle action

Related Words

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driving verb

/ˈdɹaɪvɪŋ/

To provide an impetus for motion or other physical change, to move an object by means of the provision of force thereto.

"You drive nails into wood with a hammer."

Illustration saturday

saturday noun

/ˈsætərdeɪ/

The day of the week between Friday and Sunday.

"We are going to the beach on Saturday."

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motor noun

/ˈməʊtə/ /ˈmoʊtɚ/

A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

"The electric motor in my daughter's toy car makes it move quickly. "

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journey noun

/ˈd͡ʒɜːni/ /ˈd͡ʒɝni/

A set amount of travelling, seen as a single unit; a discrete trip, a voyage.

"My morning journey to school takes about 20 minutes by bus. "

Illustration things

things noun

/θɪŋz/

That which is considered to exist as a separate entity, object, quality or concept.

""I need to buy a few things at the grocery store, like milk and bread." "

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drive noun

/dɹaɪv/

Motivation to do or achieve something; ability coupled with ambition.

"Crassus had wealth and wit, but Pompey had drive and Caesar as much again."

Illustration countryside

countryside noun

/ˈkʌn.tɹiˌsaɪd/

A rural area, or the rural part of a larger area.

"We live in the Swedish countryside."

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really adverb

/ˈɹɪəli/ /ˈɹi.əli/

In a way or manner that is real, not unreal.

"My teacher really explained the lesson well today. "

Illustration vehicle

vehicle noun

/ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/ /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/ /ˈvi.ə.kəl/

A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.

"My father's truck is a reliable vehicle for transporting the family to the park. "

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weekends noun

/ˈwiːkendz/ /ˌwiːˈendz/

The break in the working week, usually two days including the traditional holy or sabbath day. Thus in western countries, Saturday and Sunday.

"Many people relax and enjoy their free time on weekends. "

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enjoys verb

/ɪnˈd͡ʒɔɪz/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

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motored verb

/ˈmoʊtərd/ /ˈmoʊtəd/

To make a journey by motor vehicle; to drive.

"On Saturday we motored down to Plymouth."