strides
word · lemma: stride
Definition
'Strides' are long, confident steps when walking, or major, significant improvements or progress in something.
Usage & Nuances
'Strides' is often used in both literal (walking) and figurative (progress) contexts. Common phrases: 'make great strides' (achieve a lot), 'take in stride' (deal with calmly, but different usage). In the plural, it usually means progress.
Spanish: zancadas - avances importantesPortuguese (BR): passos largos - avanços importantesPortuguese (PT): passos largos - avanços significativosChinese (Simplified): 大步 - 重大进展Chinese (Traditional): 大步 - 重大進展Hindi: लंबे डग - महत्वपूर्ण प्रगतिArabic: خطوات واسعة - تقدم كبير
Example Sentences
The company has made great strides in technology.
basic
She walked in long strides toward the door.
basic
He took big strides across the field.
basic
Kids today are making huge strides in learning new languages.
natural
After months of rehab, he's finally making strides with his recovery.
natural
With every step, his strides grew more confident.
natural