How do you use the word "driven" in a sentence?

Here are real-life examples of using "driven": We were driven to the wall. The clouds were driven away by the wind.

Driven Meaning

/ˈdɹɪvn̩/

Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

Definition

verbpast participle of drive

adjObsessed; passionately motivated to achieve goals.

Sentence Examples

We were driven to the wall.

The clouds were driven away by the wind.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms:

drive motor determined

Antonyms:

voluntary

CEFR Practice Quiz

She is a highly ____ professional who works late every night.

CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)

We were ____ to the wall.

Word Origin & History

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dʰreybʰ-der. Proto-Germanic *drībaną Proto-West Germanic *drīban Old English drīfan Middle English driven English drive English -en English driven From drive + -en.

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