Meaning of the word ridden in English

What does ridden mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

ridden

US /ˈrɪd.ən/
UK /ˈrɪd.ən/

Past Participle

past participle of ride

Example:
I have ridden a horse many times.
The bicycle had been ridden hard.

Adjective

full of or dominated by something undesirable

Example:
The old house was rat-ridden.
The country was war-ridden for decades.