Stride Definition & Meaning
stride
- noun
- a step in walking or running
- the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
- significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides"); "they made big strides in productivity"
- verb
- walk with long steps; "He strode confidently across the hall"
- cover or traverse by taking long steps; "She strode several miles towards the woods"
"Stride" in song lyrics
See how stride is used in real songs:
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"Needle torture groove, move the record til the wack stride"
3rd Bass — Steppin' to the A.M. -
"to a place I can hide, at last hit my stride"
Esoteric f/ Kabir — Recognize -
"huh?? he aint got no stride"
Ace Hood — Get 'Em
Words that rhyme with stride
Usage tips for "stride"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stride" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stride to find words that pair well.
Use "stride" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does stride mean?
- a step in walking or running the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig" significant progress (especially in the phrase "make strides"); "they made big strides in productivity" walk with long steps; "He strode confidently across the hall" cover or traverse by taking long steps; "She strode several miles towards the woods"
- What part of speech is stride?
- Stride is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does stride have?
- Stride has 5 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).