stride

[ strahyd ]

verb (used without object)

, strode [strohd], strid·den [strid, -n], strid·ing.

1. to walk with long steps, as with vigor, haste, impatience, or arrogance.
2. to take a long step:

   to stride across a puddle.

3. to straddle.

verb (used with object)

, strode [strohd], strid·den [strid, -n], strid·ing.

1. to walk with long steps along, on, through, over, etc.:

   to stride the deck.

2. to pass over or across in one long step:

   to stride a ditch.

3. to straddle.

noun

1. a striding manner or a striding gait.
2. a long step in walking.
3. (in animal locomotion) the act of progressive movement completed when all the feet are returned to the same relative position as at the beginning.
4. the distance covered by such a movement:

   He was walking a stride or two ahead of the others.

5. a regular or steady course, pace, etc.
6. a step forward in development or progress:

   rapid strides in mastering algebra.

   Synonyms: improvement, headway, progress, development, advancement

7. strides, Australian Informal. trousers.

stride

/ straɪd /

noun

1. a long step or pace
2. the space measured by such a step
3. a striding gait
4. an act of forward movement by an animal, completed when the legs have returned to their initial relative positions
5. progress or development (esp in the phrase make rapid strides )
6. a regular pace or rate of progress

   to be put off one's stride

   to get into one's stride

7. rowing the distance covered between strokes
8. Also calledstride piano jazz a piano style characterized by single bass notes on the first and third beats and chords on the second and fourth
9. informal.
   plural men's trousers
10. take something in one's stride
    to do something without difficulty or effort

verb

1. intr to walk with long regular or measured paces, as in haste, etc
2. tr to cover or traverse by striding

   he strode thirty miles

3. often foll byover, across, etc to cross (over a space, obstacle, etc) with a stride
4. intr rowing to achieve the desired rhythm in a racing shell

Derived Forms

• ˈstrider, noun

Other Words From

• strid·er noun
• strid·ing·ly adverb
• out·stride verb (used with object) outstrode outstridden outstriding

Word History and Origins

Origin of stride¹

First recorded before 900; (verb) Middle English striden, Old English strīdan; cognate with Dutch strijden, Low German strīden “to stride”; (noun) Middle English stride, derivative of the verb; akin to straddle

Word History and Origins

Origin of stride¹

Old English strīdan; related to Old High German strītan to quarrel; see straddle

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. hit one's stride,
   1. to achieve a regular or steady pace or course.
   2. to reach the point or level at which one functions most competently and consistently:

      The quarterback didn't hit his stride until the second half of the game.

2. take in stride, to deal with calmly; cope with successfully:

   She was able to take her sudden rise to fame in stride.

More idioms and phrases containing stride

see hit one's stride ; make great strides ; take in stride .

Example Sentences

Former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has said there was "much to welcome" in Reeves' suggested reforms, though shadow chancellor Mel Stride has added that Conservatives will be "looking closely at the detail".

From BBC

Shadow chancellor Mel Stride said the Conservatives "will be looking closely at the detail of what Rachel Reeves sets out – particularly regarding the mandating of where investments are to be made".

From BBC

Ariana Soil slipped behind the defense to catch a 35-yard option pass from Zachry in stride and extend the lead to 21-0 before halftime.

From Los Angeles Times

Thuc Nhi Nguyen’s pick: The Chargers are hitting their stride through the midway point of the season as Justin Herbert’s ankle injury becomes a distant memory.

From Los Angeles Times

He never brought up Lincoln Riley’s plans or complained about his place as backup, even as Moss struggled to find his stride during the past month.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• stalk
• traipse
• tramp