Synonyms for

Stride

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

Definition

to walk with long steps in a particular direction

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Common collocations

  • long stride
  • take a stride
  • stride confidently
  • stride purposefully
  • stride across
  • stride out
  • stride ahead

Word family

noun stride
verb stride
adjective striding

Usage note

As a verb, 'stride' implies a long, decisive step, often suggesting confidence or purpose. It is less commonly used for slow or hesitant movement.

Example sentences

  1. He took a long stride towards the finish line.
  2. She strides purposefully towards the podium to give her speech.
  3. The horse strides gracefully across the field.
  4. He strides confidently into the meeting room.
  5. She strides along the beach, feeling the sand between her toes.

Quotes

  • 'Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it.' - Wilferd Peterson
  • 'I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.' - Thomas Edison
  • 'Believe you can and you're halfway there.' - Theodore Roosevelt

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