gait
Gait (noun) means a person's particular manner or pattern of walking. Example: “You could recognize him from a distance just by his gait.”
How to use gait
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe way someone or something (especially a horse) walks or moves.
Don't confuse with "gate" (an entrance) — they sound alike but are unrelated in modern meaning.
Word forms
gaited past tense, gaits plural, gaits plural, gaits singular
Fill the gap
Can you complete this real example?
You could recognize him from a distance just by his _____.
Etymology
From an old use of "gate" meaning "way" or "manner" — the same root that gives us the word "gate" itself.
Synonyms
View more →Related words
Rhymes for gait
See all rhymes for gait →Frequently asked questions
What does “gait” mean?
The word “gait” means a person's particular manner or pattern of walking. In plain terms, the way someone or something (especially a horse) walks or moves.
How do you pronounce “gait”?
“Gait” is pronounced gayt (/ɡeɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “gait” in a sentence?
Here is “gait” used in a sentence: “You could recognize him from a distance just by his gait.”
What part of speech is “gait”?
“Gait” is a noun.
How many meanings does “gait” have?
“Gait” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person's particular manner or pattern of walking.