stride

noun
UK: /straɪd/
US: /straɪd/

  1. A long step when walking or running.

    1. He took a stride across the small stream.
    2. With every stride she felt the burn in her leg muscles increase significantly.

  2. An important positive development.

    1. The company has made great strides in improving efficiency.
    2. Recent strides in medical research offer hope for treating previously incurable diseases.

Synonyms

step pace progress advance
stride verb

  1. To walk with long steps.

    1. He began to stride towards the door.
    2. She strode confidently across the stage to accept her award.

  2. To overcome an obstacle or difficulty.

    1. They are striding towards their goals.
    2. The team is striding ahead, and their success is guaranteed.
stride intransitive-verb

  1. To walk with long steps.

    1. He began to stride towards the door.
    2. She strode confidently across the stage to accept her award.
stride transitive-verb

  1. To walk with long steps.

    1. He began to stride the hallway.
    2. She strode the length of the room, deep in thought about the problem.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "stride" in English means: A long step when walking or running., An important positive development..

The phonetic transcription of "stride" is /straɪd/ in British English and /straɪd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "stride": step, pace, progress, advance.

Example usage of "stride": "He took a stride across the small stream.". More examples on the page.