stride - Master This Word
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stride Word Meanings
- to walk with long steps
- a long step or distance in walking
- an advance or progress in a certain direction
stride Example Sentences
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stride Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/straɪd/
US
/straɪd/
stride Word Etymology
stride: strid- = 'to cross' + -e (verb suffix). Historical origin: Old English strīdan → Middle English striden → Modern English stride. Memory image: Imagine confidently walking across a wide bridge, taking long strides as you move forward, a symbol of progress.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
Stride is a versatile word that covers both the action of walking and a measure of movement. As a verb, it means to walk with long, confident steps, often with purposeful momentum. As a noun, a stride is a long step or the distance covered in a single step. It can also be used metaphorically to describe progress, as in making a stride toward a goal or an important stride for the team. Learners often confuse stride with step or pace, or mix up plural strides with the verb form. A mental image of crossing a wide bridge in measured long steps helps remember its sense of forward progress.
Usage Reminders
- Remember stride is both movement and progress. Use it with confidence when describing long steps or forward momentum. Distinguish stride from step and from pace. Use the verb stride for deliberate action, and the noun stride for the distance or step itself. Metaphorical uses often describe progress toward a goal. Watch pronunciation: stride rhymes with ride.
Common Misconceptions
- Stride is only a noun and never a verb.
- A stride must always be a long distance, not just a single step.
- Stride and step are interchangeable in all contexts.
- Metaphorical uses of stride are rare or limited to sports.
- You can ignore the distinction between plural strides and the verb form.
Thinking Differences
Stride blends literal walking with forward momentum; learners often treat it as a stiffer, formal term and confuse it with step or pace in everyday speech. Focus on the sense of deliberate movement and progression.
Learning Tips
- Practice using stride for both verb (to stride) and noun (a stride).
- Pair stride with forward-direction verbs like advance, progress, move forward.
- Compare stride with step and pace in sample sentences.
- Visualize deliberate, long steps when you hear stride.
- Record and listen to pronunciation to separate stride from ride.
- Use metaphorical stride in contexts of goals and milestones.
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'stride'?
A.Run slowly
B.Step backwards
C.Walk quickly
D.Jump high
Step 2: Usage
Which of the following sentences uses 'stride' correctly?
A.He walked with confidence and a long stride.
B.She tripped and fell on her stride.
C.They struggled to sit down and relaxed on the stride.
D.I skipped happily in the stride.
Step 3: Similar Words
What is a synonym for 'stride'?
A.Trot
B.Stumble
C.Skip
D.Stroll
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is an antonym for 'stride'?
A.March
B.Crawl
C.Struggle
D.Stride
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life context would someone use the word 'stride'?
A.Describing a confident and purposeful walk
B.Discussing a slow crawl towards a goal
C.Talking about a leisurely walk in the park
D.Explaining a sudden stumble while running
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