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 stride stride /ˈstraɪd/

noun

  1. () A step in walking or running  ( pace , tread , stride )
    a step in walking or running
      He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
    He walked with confidence, taking long strides towards his destination.
  2. () The distance covered by a step  ( stride , footstep , pace , step )
    the distance covered by a step
     He stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
    he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig
  3. () Significant progress (especially in the phrase 'make strides')  ( stride )
    significant progress (especially in the phrase 'make strides')
     They made big strides in productivity
    they made big strides in productivity

verb

  1. Cover or traverse by taking long steps  ( stride )
    cover or traverse by taking long steps
     She strode several miles towards the woods
    She strode several miles towards the woods
  2. Walk with long steps  ( stride )
    walk with long steps
     He strode confidently across the hall
    He strode confidently across the hall