stride
//straɪd//
Noun
strideSingular
stridesPlural
1
A long, decisive step taken when walking or running.
She crossed the room in three long strides.
2
The distance covered by such a step.
The runner's stride was about one meter long.
3
Progress or development, especially when rapid or significant.
The company has made great strides in renewable energy technology.
Synonym
Verb
strideInfinitive
stridePresent tense
strodePast tense
striddenPast participle
stridingPresent participle
stridesThird-person singular
1
To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.
She strode confidently across the stage.
2
To cross over an obstacle or area with a single long step.
She strode over the puddle without getting her shoes wet.