stride
word
/ˈstɹaɪd/
/stɹˈaɪd/
Definition
A long, confident step when walking. It can also mean significant progress or advancement in something.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in phrases like 'take a stride', 'in stride' (handle calmly), 'make strides' (advance/progress). 'Stride' is more formal and confident than 'step'; don't confuse with 'strive' (try hard). Both literal (walking) and metaphorical (progress) are common.
Spanish: zancada - paso largo - avance (progreso)Portuguese (BR): passo largo - avanço (progresso)Portuguese (PT): passo largo - progressoChinese (Simplified): 大步 - 进展Chinese (Traditional): 大步 - 進展Hindi: लंबा डग - प्रगतिArabic: خطوة واسعة - تقدمBengali: দীর্ঘ পদক্ষেপ - অগ্রগতিRussian: широкий шаг - продвижениеJapanese: 大また - 進歩Vietnamese: sải bước dài - tiến bộKorean: 성큼성큼 걷기 - 진전Turkish: geniş adım - ilerlemeUrdu: لمبا قدم - پیش رفتIndonesian: langkah lebar - kemajuan
Example Sentences
He walked across the field in a long stride.
basic
She made great strides in learning English.
basic
Try to keep up with his fast stride.
basic
Despite the setbacks, our team has made huge strides this year.
natural
He took the criticism in stride and kept working hard.
natural
She entered the room with a confident stride.
natural