Antonyms for driver


Grammar : Noun
Spell : drahy-ver
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdraɪ vər


Definition of driver

Origin :
  • "one who drives" in various senses, c.1400; agent noun from drive (v.). Slavery sense is attested by 1796. Driver's seat is attested by 1867; figurative use by 1954.
  • noun person who engineers vehicle
Example sentences :
  • The driver faced the bill toward the nearest street-light and scanned it.
  • Extract from : « The Spenders » by Harry Leon Wilson
  • He was a little ahead of them; but it was not probable that the driver would stop for him.
  • Extract from : « Ester Ried Yet Speaking » by Isabella Alden
  • Between one and two in the morning our driver descended from his attic.
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • We could not miss the way, our driver said, and woe betide us if we did!
  • Extract from : « The Roof of France » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Presently the driver stopped, for it was time for the horses to rest, and also dinner-time.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • He seemed to be waiting for the driver; so Rico took his stand near by, and waited too.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • He only awoke when the driver took hold of him to lift him down.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • There was the inn, there the spot where he had sat and talked with the driver.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • John remembered that he had not heard any witticisms from the driver.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • "You'd think I'd done it a-purpose to 'ear 'er," the driver mumbled.
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine

Synonyms for driver

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