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Definition stride in British English

stride noun

noun
/straɪd/
1

a long confident step

Example

In three strides he had crossed the room.

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1.1

a way of walking with long steps

Example

an easy stride

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1.2

the distance that you go in one long step

Example

The horse was within strides of the winning post.

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1.3

the speed at which you walk or run

Example

He managed to maintain his stride.

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Definition stride in British English