1. To walk with long steps, especially in a hasty or vigorous way. 2. To take a single long step, as in passing over an obstruction. 3. To stand or sit astride; straddle.
TRANSITIVE VERB:
1. To walk with long steps on, along, or over: striding the stage.2. To step over or across: stride a brook.3. To be astride of; straddle.
NOUN:
1. The act of striding. 2a. A single long step. b. The distance traveled in such a step. 3a. A single coordinated movement of the four legs of a horse or other animal, completed when the legs return to their initial relative position. b. The distance traveled in such a movement. 4. A step of progress; an advance. Often used in the plural: making great strides in their studies.
IDIOMS:
hit (one's) stride1. To achieve a steady, effective pace. 2. To attain a maximum level of competence. take in stride To cope with calmly, without interrupting one's normal routine: taking their newfound wealth in stride.
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