C1nounpsychologywork
US/draɪv/
UK/draɪv/
strong energy and determination to achieve things; also a strong natural need
More often (verb): to control a car, bus or other vehicle so that it moves along
In context
What impressed the coach most was her drive to keep improving.
Lack of sleep can reduce your drive and make simple tasks feel hard.
Hunger is one of the most basic human drives.
Words that go with drive
noun + preposition
- drive to succeedHer drive to succeed came from growing up with very little money.
adjective + noun
- competitive driveTop athletes have an enormous competitive drive.
- inner driveReal change usually comes from an inner drive, not outside pressure.
verb + noun
- lack driveThe new manager felt that some staff lacked drive.
noun + noun
- energy and driveShe brought energy and drive to the whole project.