ADJ
long, short
After the short ride on the bus, we arrived at the shopping center.
leisurely
On sunny weekends, my grandfather enjoys a leisurely ride through the countryside on his bicycle.
comfortable, easy, smooth
The bus journey was comfortable and smooth, even on the bumpy country roads.
bumpy, rough, uncomfortable
The old bus gave us an uncomfortable ride through the mountain passes.
wild
The theme park's new roller coaster gave us all a wild ride that we'll never forget.
free
My friend offered me a free ride to the airport so I wouldn't have to pay for a taxi.
bike, bus, cab, car, coach, cycle, gondola, sleigh, taxi, train, tram | camel, donkey, pony
funfair, helterskelter, rollercoaster, white-knuckle
The new job has been a real rollercoaster ride so far, with exciting wins and challenging setbacks.
VERB + RIDE
have, take
She took a ride on the carousel at the amusement park with her younger brother.
go for
My friends and I decided to go for a ride on our bicycles around the park last Sunday.
enjoy
bum, cadge, get, hitch, thumb
She hitched a ride with a truck driver heading toward the city.
give sb
PREP
~ from
The bus ride from the airport to downtown took about forty minutes.
~ to
ADV
fast, hard
The cowboys rode fast across the desert to reach the town before sunset.
slowly | steadily
bareback, side-saddle
She learned to ride side-saddle during her lessons at the country estate last summer.
away, back, home, off, on, out, over, past
The children rode home on their bicycles after school finished.
VERB + RIDE
learn to | teach sb (how) to
PREP
along, down, from, on, through, to, up, etc.
She rode down the hill on her bicycle as fast as she could.
PHRASES
go riding