Stride ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Stride ( noun )

1. A long step taken by a person in walking or running.
2. The distance covered by such a step.
3. The way in which one walks, especially as an indication of one's mood or character.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english strīdan, of germanic origin, related to dutch strijden "to strive", also to stridden.

Examples:

1. He took long strides as he walked.
2. She kept pace with him, matching his strides.
3. The horse took strides of over 20 feet.
4. He walked with a confident stride.
5. She took long strides across the room.

(As a verb)

Stride ( verb )

1. A long step taken by a person in walking or running.
2. The distance covered by such a step.
3. The way in which one walks, especially as an indication of one's mood or character.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english strīdan, of germanic origin, related to dutch strijden "to strive", also to stridden.

Examples:

1. He took long strides as he walked.
2. She kept pace with him, matching his strides.
3. The horse took strides of over 20 feet.
4. He walked with a confident stride.
5. She took long strides across the room.