Stride: meaning, definitions and examples

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stride

[ straɪd ]

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in sports

A long step or stage in walking or running.

Synonyms

gait, pace, step

Examples of usage

She took long strides across the field.
He crossed the finish line with a powerful stride.

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in sports

Walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

Synonyms

march, stalk, strut

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

Word origin

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.