Definition

1. Verb (past tense of ):
   • To walk with long, decisive steps: "strode" describes a manner of walking characterized by lengthy, purposeful steps, often suggesting confidence, determination, or haste.
   • To walk over or across something: "strode" can also mean to traverse a distance or obstacle with long steps.

Usage Examples

• (She walked with long, assured steps.)
• (He crossed the field with lengthy strides.)
• (He approached the podium with decisive, long steps.)

Advanced Usage

• "to stride over/across something": to step over or cross something with a long step.
  • He strode over the puddle without breaking his pace. (He stepped over the puddle with a long step.)
• "to stride into/out of": to enter or leave a place with a confident, long step.
  • She strode out of the office after the argument. (She left with determined, lengthy steps.)

Variants and Related Words

• Stride (verb, base form): the present tense form.
  • He strides with purpose every morning. (He walks with long steps.)
• Strides (noun): long steps taken while walking.
  • With each stride, he covered more ground. (With each long step.)
• Stridden (past participle): the perfect tense form.
  • She has stridden across the entire park. (She has walked with long steps.)

Synonyms

• Marched: walked in a determined, rhythmic manner, often with military precision.
• Stalked: walked in a stiff, proud, or angry manner.
• Paced: walked with measured steps, often back and forth.

Phrasal Verbs

• Stride out: to walk with long, confident steps, often to show determination.
  • He strode out of the building, ignoring the crowd. (He left with determined long steps.)

Related Idioms

• "to get into one's stride": to begin to do something with confidence and ease after a period of adjustment.
  • After a few minutes, she got into her stride and gave an excellent speech. (She began speaking with confidence.)
• "to take something in one's stride": to deal with a difficulty calmly and without fuss.
  • He took the criticism in his stride and continued working. (He handled it calmly.)