Definitions
- Referring to the act of lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position while walking. - Talking about a particular pace or rhythm of walking, such as taking small or large steps. - Describing a stage or phase in a process or plan.
- Referring to a long and purposeful step taken while walking or running. - Talking about a confident and determined manner of walking. - Describing a particular distance covered with each step.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve movement on foot.
- 2Both are forms of physical activity.
- 3Both can be used to describe a way of walking.
- 4Both can be used metaphorically to describe progress or advancement.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Stride implies a more purposeful and confident walk than step.
- 2Speed: Stride can imply a faster pace than step.
- 3Rhythm: Step can refer to a particular pace or rhythm of walking, while stride does not have this connotation.
- 4Usage: Step is more versatile and can be used in various contexts, while stride is more specific and less commonly used.
Remember this!
Step and stride both refer to the act of moving forward by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position. However, stride implies a longer, purposeful, and confident step, while step can refer to a particular pace or rhythm of walking. Step is more versatile and commonly used, while stride is more specific and less common.
