stride
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verb \ˈstrīd\strode \ˈstrōd\ strid·den \ˈstri-dən\ strid·ing \ˈstrī-diŋ\
Definition of STRIDE
intransitive verb
1
: to stand astride
2
: to move with or as if with long steps <strode across the room>
3
: to take a very long step
transitive verb
2
: to step over
3
: to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps <striding the boardwalk>
— strid·er \ˈstrī-dər\ noun
See Examples of STRIDE
- She strode across the room towards me.
- <a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller>
Origin of STRIDE
Middle English, from Old English strīdan; akin to Middle Low German striden to straddle, Old High German strītan to quarrel
First Known Use: before 12th century
2stride
nounDefinition of STRIDE
1
a : a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also : the distance traversed in a stride b : the most effective natural pace : maximum competence or capability —often used in the phrase hit one's stride
2
: a long step
3
: an act of striding
4
: a stage of progress : advance <made great strides toward their goal>
5
: a manner of striding
6
— in stride
1
: without interference with regular activities
2
: without emotional reaction <took the news in stride>
Examples of STRIDE
- She crossed the room in only a few strides.
- He was standing only a few strides away from me.
- He has a distinctive bouncy stride.
- She entered the room with a confident stride.
First Known Use of STRIDE
before 12th century
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