Stride — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈstrīd/

Meaning & Definition of Stride

Stride (verb)

  1. to stand astride
  2. to move with or as if with long steps
  3. to take a very long step

Stride (noun)

  1. a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also, the distance traversed in a stride
  2. the most effective natural pace, maximum competence or capability —often used in the phrase hit one's stride
  3. a long step

Stride (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group

    "a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller"

    similar: file, march, pace, parade
    related: goose-step, perambulate, step, traipse, tread, hike, tramp, lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, trudge
    near: amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander

Stride (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in step, jump

    similar: bound, jump, leap, step, advent, approach, arrival, coming, nearing, impetus, momentum, current, drift, flow, flux, stream, way, advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, march, onrush, passage, process, procession, progress, progression
    opposite: recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression, backwash, ebb, reflux, retraction, return, reversal, reverse, about-face, turnabout, turnaround

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Stride

The most common words with a similar meaning to Stride:

file, march, pace, parade, bound, jump, leap, step, advent, approach, arrival, coming, nearing, impetus, momentum, current, drift, flow, flux, stream, way, advance, advancement, furtherance, going, headway, onrush, passage, process, procession, progress, progression

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Stride

Words with the opposite meaning of Stride:

recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression, backwash, ebb, reflux, retraction, return, reversal, reverse, about-face, turnabout, turnaround

Related Words for Stride

goose-step, perambulate, traipse, tread, hike, tramp, lumber, plod, stamp, stomp, trudge

Near Antonyms of Stride

amble, meander, ramble, stroll, wander

Word Forms of Stride

Inflections: strode, stridden, striding

Derived words: strider (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Stride

Middle English, from Old English strīdan; akin to Middle Low German striden to straddle, Old High German strītan to quarrel

First known use: before 12th centuryi

Words & Phrases Containing Stride

stride piano, stride for stride, in stride, off stride, break (one's) stride, get into one's stride, hit one's stride

Frequently Asked Questions about Stride

What does "Stride" mean?

"Stride" means to stand astride. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to stand astride. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Stride"?

Other words for "Stride" include file, march, pace, parade, bound, jump, leap and step. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Stride" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Stride"?

There are 43 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Stride". Common alternatives include file, march, pace, parade, bound, jump, leap, step, advent and approach.

What is the opposite of "Stride"?

Antonyms of "Stride" include recess, recession, regress, regression, retreat, retrogression, backwash and ebb. Near antonyms include amble, meander, ramble and stroll.

How do you use "Stride" in a sentence?

Examples of "Stride" in a sentence: "a gang of armed men strode into the bank and approached the teller".

Is "Stride" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Stride" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Stride"?

"Stride" is pronounced /ˈstrīd/.

What is the origin of the word "Stride"?

"Stride" comes from Middle English, from Old English strīdan; akin to Middle Low German striden to straddle, Old High German strītan to quarrel. First known use: before 12th centuryi.