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
1
With one leg on each side of something.
"He sat astride on the fence, watching the game below."
preposition
1
With a leg on either side of (something).
"She climbed astride the horse and rode off."
2
Spanning or extending across something.
"The new bridge sits astride the river gorge."
How to use astride
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, or spanning across it.
Common pairings
sit astride
astride the horse
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Etymology
Formed from "a-" plus "stride."
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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.
