Synonyms for

Gait

Verb / geɪt / Another word for gait — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Gait refers to a person's way of walking or running.

Synonyms & similar words

pace stride pace step walk footstep motion movement tread bearing carriage

Example sentences

  1. She walked with a slow gait.
  2. His gait was unsteady after the injury.
  3. The horse had a majestic gait.
  4. She noticed his confident gait as he walked towards her.
  5. The doctor examined the patient's gait to assess his condition.

Quotes

  • A good traveler has no fixed plans and is not intent on arriving. - Lao Tzu
  • We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time. - T.S. Eliot
  • The journey not the arrival matters. - T.S. Eliot

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