stride

play

verb \ˈstrīd\

Definition of stride

strode

play \ˈstrōd\;

stridden

play \ˈstri-d^ən\;

striding

play \ˈstrī-diŋ\

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
1 : bestride, straddle
2 : to step over
3 : to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps striding the boardwalk

strider

play \ˈstrī-dər\ noun

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Examples of stride in a sentence

She strode across the room towards me.
a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller

Origin and Etymology 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

stride

noun

Definition of stride

1a : a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also : the distance traversed in a strideb : 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 : stride piano

in stride

1 : without interference with regular activities
2 : without emotional reaction took the news in stride

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Examples of stride in a sentence

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.

Before 12th Century

First Known Use of stride

before 12th century

Other Equestrian Terms

canter, cantle, curry, farrier, hunter, paddock, router, skirt, tack

STRIDE Defined for English Language Learners

stride

play

verb \ˈstrīd\

Definition of stride for English Language Learners

: to walk with very long steps

stride

noun

Definition of stride for English Language Learners

: a long step
: the distance covered by a long step
: a way of walking

STRIDE Defined for Kids

stride

play

verb \ˈstrīd\

Definition of stride for Students

strode

\ˈstrōd\;

stridden

\ˈstri-d^ən\;

striding

\ˈstrī-diŋ\

: to walk or run with long even steps

stride

play

noun

Definition of stride for Students

1 : a long step or the distance covered by such a step She crossed the room in only a few strides.
2 : a step forward : advance We've made great strides toward a cure.
3 : a way of walking a bouncy stride