bike
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //baɪk//
KK: /baɪk/
intransitive verb
Definition
To ride a two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal with your feet.
Example
I like to bike in the park on weekends.
Tense Forms
Past: biked
Past Participle: biked
Conversation
Hey, do you want to go bike riding this weekend?
That sounds like a lot of fun! I haven't done that in ages.
We could explore the new trails by the river.
Great idea! I’ll make sure to bring my bike.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
cycle
pedal
ride
Antonyms
walk
stand
rest
noun
Definition
A two-wheeled vehicle that you pedal to move, or a motorized two-wheeled vehicle.
Example
I ride my bike to school every day.
Conversation
I finally got a new bike this weekend!
That's awesome! What kind did you get?
It's a mountain bike, perfect for the trails around here.
Root Explanation
The word 'bike' is a shortening of 'bicycle', which is formed from 'bi-' (meaning two) and 'cyclus' (from Greek 'kyklos', meaning circle or wheel). Thus, 'bicycle' refers to a vehicle with two wheels, and 'bike' is a colloquial term derived from it.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'cycle' referring to wheels — that's why a bike is a vehicle with two wheels.
Visually Confused Words
ike
birkie
birken
bilker
bicker
baikie