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stride
Definitions
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1
verb
To
walk
with
long
,
decisive
steps
in
a
specified
direction
.
She
strode
across
the
room
with
confidence
.
He
strode
down
the
street
,
eager
to
reach
his
destination
.
The
athlete
strode
towards
the
finish
line
with
determination
.
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noun
A
long
step
or
the
distance
covered
by
such
a
step
.
His
stride
was
so
long
that
he
covered
the
ground
quickly
.
She
measured
the
room
in
strides
to
get
an
idea
of
its
size
.
The
horse's
stride
was
smooth
and
powerful
.
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Word Origin
Language
Old English
Original word
strīdan
Originally meant
to stride, to mount a horse
Background
The word 'stride' comes from Old English 'strīdan', which meant to stride or to mount a horse. It has retained the sense of taking long steps over time.