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stride
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- pronunciation:
- straId
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
strides, striding, strode, stridden |
| definition: |
to walk with long, even steps.
We strode along the river.- similar words:
- march, tramp
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| related words: |
march, move, step, storm, tramp, walk |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long walking step, or the manner of taking long steps in walking.
She has a loose, easy stride.- similar words:
- pace, walk
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| definition 2: |
(often plural) a forward leap; progress.
This class has made great strides this year. |
| related words: |
gait, tramp |
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| derivation: |
strider (n.) |
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