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stride
/straɪd/
a long, confident step or pace
She took a confident stride into the boardroom.
She walked with long, purposeful steps, showing confidence.
informal
a long, confident step or pace
The athlete's stride was powerful and graceful.
The athlete's long, confident steps were both strong and elegant.
Often used to describe confident or purposeful movement.
informal
to walk with long, confident steps
He strode across the stage to accept his award.
He walked with long, confident steps to accept his award.
When used as a verb, it implies determination or confidence.
Collocations
take a strideto make a long, confident steplong stridea long, confident stepconfident stridea step that shows confidence
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'stride' to describe confident or purposeful movement, whether as a noun or verb.
Gold Rule
Noun vs. Verb
'Stride' can be a noun (a long step) or a verb (to walk with long steps).
Word Origin
From Middle English 'striden,' meaning to go or walk with long steps, from Old English 'strīdan,' meaning to stride or go.
Usage Notes
Can be used as both a noun and a verb. As a verb, it often implies confidence or determination.
Word Breakdown
stride
a long, confident step or pace
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