adverb

astride

uh-STRYD

Astride (adverb) means With one leg on each side of something. Example: “He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below.”

adverb

With one leg on each side of something.

"He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below."

preposition

With a leg on either side of (something).

"She climbed astride the horse and rode off."

Spanning or extending across something.

"The new bridge sits astride the river gorge."

How to use astride

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, or spanning across it.

Common pairings

sit astride astride the horse

Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.

Test yourself on “astride” A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage →

Fill the gap

Can you complete this real example?

He sat _____ on the fence, watching the game below.

Etymology

Formed from "a-" plus "stride."

Synonyms

View more →

agee astraddle

Related words

agee astraddle

Rhymes for astride

ide tide hide ride wide side bide aide abide slide bride guide

See all rhymes for astride →

Frequently asked questions

What does “astride” mean?

The word “astride” means with one leg on each side of something. In plain terms, sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, or spanning across it.

How do you pronounce “astride”?

“Astride” is pronounced uh-STRYD (/əˈstɹaɪ̯d/ in IPA).

How do you use “astride” in a sentence?

Here is “astride” used in a sentence: “He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below.”

What is another word for “astride”?

Words with a similar meaning to “astride” include agee and astraddle.

What part of speech is “astride”?

Depending on how it is used, “astride” can be an adverb and a preposition.

How many meanings does “astride” have?

“Astride” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: with one leg on each side of something.

People also searched

agee astraddle