stride
4 synonyms for stride, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To walk with long, confident steps.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. verb
To walk with long, confident steps.
“She strode across the stage to collect her award.”
How to use stride
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
stride across
stride into
hit your stride
take something in stride
Etymology
From Old English stridan, related to words in other Germanic languages meaning "to fight" or "to stride" — the sense narrowed to walking with long steps.
Full origin of stride →Frequently asked questions
What does “stride” mean?
The word “stride” means to walk with long, confident steps. In plain terms, to walk with big, purposeful steps, or one of those steps itself.
How do you pronounce “stride”?
“Stride” is pronounced stryd (/stɹaɪd/ in IPA).
How do you use “stride” in a sentence?
Here is “stride” used in a sentence: “He crossed the room in three strides.”
What part of speech is “stride”?
Depending on how it is used, “stride” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “stride” come from?
The word “stride” comes from Old English. From Old English stridan, related to words in other Germanic languages meaning "to fight" or "to stride" — the sense narrowed to walking with long steps.
Is “stride” a common word?
“Stride” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “stride” have?
“Stride” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to walk with long, confident steps.
