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striding

 

[ ˈstraɪdɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

walking confidently

Striding is defined as walking with long, decisive steps in a specified direction, showing confidence and purpose. It is a way of moving quickly and purposefully towards a goal or destination. Striding often conveys a sense of determination and assertiveness.

Synonyms

marching, stomping, swaggering

Examples of usage

  • She was striding purposefully towards the finish line.
  • He strode across the room with confidence and poise.

Translations

Translations of the word "striding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhando com passos largos

🇮🇳 लंबे-लंबे कदम उठाते हुए चलना

🇩🇪 schreitend

🇮🇩 melangkah dengan langkah panjang

🇺🇦 крокуючи великими кроками

🇵🇱 krocząc dużymi krokami

🇯🇵 大股で歩く

🇫🇷 marchant à grands pas

🇪🇸 caminando a zancadas

🇹🇷 büyük adımlarla yürümek

🇰🇷 큰 걸음으로 걷는

🇸🇦 السير بخطوات واسعة

🇨🇿 kráčející velkými kroky

🇸🇰 kráčajúc veľkými krokmi

🇨🇳 大步走

🇸🇮 korakati s širokimi koraki

🇮🇸 ganga með stórum skrefum

🇰🇿 үлкен қадамдармен жүру

🇬🇪 დიდი ნაბიჯებით სიარული

🇦🇿 uzun addımlarla gəzmək

🇲🇽 caminando a zancadas

Word origin

The word 'striding' originates from the Old English word 'strīdan', meaning to move with long steps. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the idea of walking confidently and purposefully. The concept of striding has been associated with power and determination throughout history, symbolizing forward motion and progress.

See also: stride.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,945, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.