LookItUpstride
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /straɪd/
Forms: strides
stride means: To walk with long steps, often quickly and confidently.
verb
To walk with long steps, often quickly and confidently.
- She strode across the room.
- He strides to work every morning.
- They came striding through the doorway.
noun
A long step taken while walking or running.
- He took a long stride.
- She reached the door in three strides.
- One more stride brought me level with him.
The distance you move forward with one step.
- His stride is longer than mine.
- Try shortening your stride on steep hills.
- The coach measured each runner’s stride.
The way someone walks, especially with long, regular steps.
- She has a confident stride.
- I recognized him by his familiar stride.
- His relaxed stride became hurried as the rain began.
Questions about stride
What does stride mean?
To walk with long steps, often quickly and confidently.
What is stride in other languages?
Türkçe: uzun adımlarla yürümek · Español: caminar a zancadas · Français: marcher à grands pas · Deutsch: schreiten · Italiano: camminare a grandi passi · 日本語: 大股で歩く
How do you pronounce stride?
It is pronounced /straɪd/.
How do you use stride in a sentence?
She strode across the room. He strides to work every morning.
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