Stride: meaning, definitions and examples
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stride
[ straɪd ]
in sports
A long step or stage in walking or running.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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stride |
Used to describe walking with long, confident steps, often to indicate a sense of purpose or confidence.
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step |
Refers to the movement of lifting and setting down each foot in walking. Used in both literal and figurative senses.
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pace |
Describes the speed or rhythm at which someone walks or moves. Can also refer to how fast something progresses.
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gait |
Refers to the manner or style of walking or moving on foot, often used in more formal or descriptive contexts.
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Examples of usage
- She took long strides across the field.
- He crossed the finish line with a powerful stride.
in sports
Walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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stride |
Use this word when talking about walking with long, decisive steps, often showing confidence and energy.
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march |
This word is best used for walking in a formal, military manner, or showing determination or protest.
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stalk |
Use this word to describe walking in a slow, deliberate, and often angry or hostile manner. It has a more negative connotation.
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strut |
This word is used when someone walks with confidence, and sometimes arrogance, often trying to show off.
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Examples of usage
- She strode confidently towards the goal.
- He strode purposefully down the hallway.
Translations
Translations of the word "stride" in other languages:
🇵🇹 passo largo
🇮🇳 लंबा कदम
🇩🇪 großer Schritt
🇮🇩 langkah panjang
🇺🇦 довгий крок
🇵🇱 duży krok
🇯🇵 大股で歩く
🇫🇷 grande enjambée
🇪🇸 zancada
🇹🇷 uzun adım
🇰🇷 큰 걸음
🇸🇦 خطوة واسعة
🇨🇿 dlouhý krok
🇸🇰 dlhý krok
🇨🇳 大步
🇸🇮 velik korak
🇮🇸 stórt skref
🇰🇿 ұзын қадам
🇬🇪 დიდი ნაბიჯი
🇦🇿 uzun addım
🇲🇽 zancada
Etymology
The word 'stride' originated from the Old English word 'strīdan', which means 'to stride'. The concept of taking long steps has been essential for human locomotion throughout history, from hunting and gathering to modern sports. The word has evolved to represent not just a physical action, but also a metaphor for progress and determination.
See also: striding.