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Strides

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

Definition

Strides means long steps taken while walking or running, especially to make progress towards a goal.

Synonyms & similar words

footstep step stride pace tread steps leaps bounds marches progress advancements improvements developments strivings efforts undertakings ventures exertions endeavors pursuits achievements accomplishments successes victories

Synonyms by register

Formal

advances progresses gains

Informal

walks moves goes

Literary

paces traverses

Antonyms

stumbles halts pauses creeps shuffles crawls

Common collocations

  • long strides
  • giant strides
  • take strides
  • make strides
  • strides forward
  • strides in
  • measured strides
  • quick strides

Word family

noun stride
verb stride
adjective striding

Usage note

As a noun, 'strides' often refers to significant progress. As a verb, it means to walk with long, decisive steps.

Example sentences

  1. She took strides towards the finish line and won the race.
  2. He made strides in his studies and passed his exams with flying colors.
  3. She watched as the horse made giant strides towards the fence.
  4. He took confident strides towards the podium to give his speech.
  5. The company made great strides in technology and innovation.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt
  • It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop. - Confucius

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