stride

[strahyd]

stride Definition

• 1. to walk with long steps in a particular direction
• 2. an act of taking a long step in walking or running
• 3. a step or stage in progress towards an aim

Using stride: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "stride" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He strode confidently into the room.

• Example

  She strode along the beach, enjoying the fresh air.

• Example

  The athlete's long strides helped him win the race.

• Example

  We are making great strides in our research on cancer.

• Example

  The company is taking strides to reduce its carbon footprint.

stride Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for stride

• walk
• pace
• tread
• step
• march

Antonyms for stride

• stumble
• trip
• falter

Phrases with stride

• take something in stride

  to deal with a problem or difficulty calmly and without getting upset

  Example

  She took the criticism in stride and used it to improve her work.

• hit one's stride

  to reach a point where one is performing at one's best level

  Example

  After a slow start, the team hit their stride and won several games in a row.

• long strides

  steps that are longer than usual

  Example

  He covered the distance in just a few long strides.

Origins of stride

from Old English 'strīdan', meaning 'to straddle'

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Summary: stride in Brief

The term 'stride' [strahyd] refers to taking long steps in a particular direction, as in 'He strode confidently into the room.' It can also refer to a step or stage in progress towards an aim, such as 'We are making great strides in our research on cancer.' Phrases like 'take something in stride' denote dealing with problems calmly, while 'hit one's stride' means performing at one's best level.