First Known Use: before 12th century
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1stride
verb \ˈstrīd\
: to walk with very long steps
strode \ˈstrōd\ strid·den \ˈstri-dən\ strid·ing \ˈstrī-diŋ\
Full Definition of STRIDE
intransitive verb
1
: to stand astride
2
: to move with or as if with long steps <strode across the room>
3
: to take a very long step
transitive verb
2
: to step over
3
: to move over or along with or as if with long measured steps <striding the boardwalk>
— strid·er \ˈstrī-dər\ noun
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Origin of STRIDE
Middle English, from Old English strīdan; akin to Middle Low German striden to straddle, Old High German strītan to quarrel
2stride
noun
: a long step
: the distance covered by a long step
: a way of walking
Full Definition of STRIDE
1
a : a cycle of locomotor movements (as of a horse) completed when the feet regain the initial relative positions; also : the distance traversed in a stride b : the most effective natural pace : maximum competence or capability —often used in the phrase hit one's stride
2
: a long step
3
: an act of striding
4
: a stage of progress : advance <made great strides toward their goal>
5
: a manner of striding
6
— in stride
1
: without interference with regular activities
2
: without emotional reaction <took the news in stride>
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First Known Use of STRIDE
before 12th century
STRIDE Defined for Kids
1stride
verb \ˈstrīd\
strode \ˈstrōd\strid·den \ˈstri-dən\strid·ing \ˈstrī-diŋ\
Definition of STRIDE for Kids
: to walk or run with long even steps
2stride
noun
Definition of STRIDE for Kids
1
: a long step or the distance covered by such a step <She crossed the room in only a few strides.>
2
: a step forward : advance <We've made great strides toward a cure.>
3
: a way of walking <a bouncy stride>
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