Strides — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈstrīd/

Meaning & Definition of Strides

Strides (verb)

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

Strides (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

Strides (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: files, marches, paces, parades
    related: goose-steps, perambulates, steps, traipses, treads, hikes, tramps, lumbers, plods, stamps, stomps, trudges
    near: ambles, meanders, rambles, strolls, wanders

Strides (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in steps, jumps

    similar: bounds, jumps, leaps, steps, advents, approaches, arrivals, comings, impetuses, momenta, currents, drifts, flows, fluxes, streams, ways, advancements, advances, furtherances, goings, headways, marches, onrushes, passages, processes, processions, progresses, progressions
    opposite: recesses, recessions, regresses, regressions, retreats, retrogressions, backwashes, ebbs, refluxes, retractions, returns, reversals, reverses, about-faces, turnabouts, turnarounds

Related Entry: Stride (verb)

Stride is a different word from Strides. The synonyms below are for stride, not for strides.

  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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Strides

The most common words with a similar meaning to Strides:

files, marches, paces, parades, bounds, jumps, leaps, steps, advents, approaches, arrivals, comings, impetuses, momenta, currents, drifts, flows, fluxes, streams, ways, advancements, advances, furtherances, goings, headways, onrushes, passages, processes, processions, progresses, progressions

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Strides

Words with the opposite meaning of Strides:

recesses, recessions, regresses, regressions, retreats, retrogressions, backwashes, ebbs, refluxes, retractions, returns, reversals, reverses, about-faces, turnabouts, turnarounds

Related Words for Strides

goose-steps, perambulates, traipses, treads, hikes, tramps, lumbers, plods, stamps, stomps, trudges

Near Antonyms of Strides

ambles, meanders, rambles, strolls, wanders

Word Forms of Strides

Inflections: strode, stridden, striding

Derived words: strider (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Strides

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Strides

What does "Strides" mean?

"Strides" 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 "Strides"?

Other words for "Strides" include files, marches, paces, parades, bounds, jumps, leaps and steps. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Strides" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Strides"?

There are 42 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Strides". Common alternatives include files, marches, paces, parades, bounds, jumps, leaps, steps, advents and approaches.

What is the opposite of "Strides"?

Antonyms of "Strides" include recesses, recessions, regresses, regressions, retreats, retrogressions, backwashes and ebbs. Near antonyms include ambles, meanders, rambles and strolls.

How do you use "Strides" in a sentence?

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

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

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

How do you pronounce "Strides"?

"Strides" is pronounced /ˈstrīd/.

What is the origin of the word "Strides"?

"Strides" 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.