English Word · Beginner
underride
The action of a vehicle sliding under another in the context of an accident
Pronunciation: /ˌʌndəˈraɪd/
Meaning
The action of a vehicle sliding under another in the context of an accident.
Example
Also needed, they said, is better design to prevent fuel-tank rupture and to prevent low vehicles from underriding trucks and buses.
Also needed, they said, is better design to prevent fuel-tank rupture and to prevent low vehicles from underriding trucks and buses.
Practice tips
- Practice underride out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for beginner-level learners.