Astride ( preposition , adverb )

(As a preposition)

Astride ( preposition )

With one leg on each side of something; across something.

Origin:

From the old english word "on strīdan" meaning "on two legs".

Examples:

1. He stood astride the horse, ready to ride.
2. She sat astride the fence, watching the sunset.
3. The young boy stood astride the fallen tree, feeling like a king.
4. The athlete astride the starting line, focused on the race ahead.
5. The young girl astride the bicycle, eager to start her journey.

(As an adverb)

Astride ( adverb )

With one leg on each side of something; across something.

Origin:

From the old english word "on strīdan" meaning "on two legs".

Examples:

1. He stood astride the horse, ready to ride.
2. She sat astride the fence, watching the sunset.
3. The young boy stood astride the fallen tree, feeling like a king.
4. The athlete astride the starting line, focused on the race ahead.
5. The young girl astride the bicycle, eager to start her journey.