Striding — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈstrīd/

Meaning & Definition of Striding

Striding (verb)

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

Striding (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: filing, marching, pacing, parading
    related: goose-stepping, perambulating, stepping, traipsing, treading, hiking, tramping, lumbering, plodding, stamping, stomping, trudging
    near: ambling, meandering, rambling, strolling, wandering

Related Entry: Stride (verb)

Stride is a different word from Striding. The synonyms below are for stride, not for striding.

  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 Striding

The most common words with a similar meaning to Striding:

filing, marching, pacing, parading

Related Words for Striding

goose-stepping, perambulating, stepping, traipsing, treading, hiking, tramping, lumbering, plodding, stamping, stomping, trudging

Near Antonyms of Striding

ambling, meandering, rambling, strolling, wandering

Word Forms of Striding

Inflections: strode, stridden

Derived words: strider (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Striding

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 Striding

What does "Striding" mean?

"Striding" means to stand astride. As a verb, it is defined as: to stand astride.

What is another word for "Striding"?

Other words for "Striding" include filing, marching, pacing and parading. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Striding" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Striding"?

There are 16 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Striding". Common alternatives include filing, marching, pacing and parading.

How do you use "Striding" in a sentence?

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

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

"Striding" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Striding"?

"Striding" is pronounced /ˈstrīd/.

What is the origin of the word "Striding"?

"Striding" 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.

What is another word for "Striding" meaning "to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group"?

When "Striding" (verb) means to move along with a steady regular step especially in a group, synonyms include filing, marching, pacing and parading.