B2verbemotions
US/straɪd/
UK/straɪd/
to walk with long, confident steps
In context
She likes to stride across the stage before she begins her speech.
Watch him stride confidently into the room and take charge of the meeting.
I watched the manager stride down the corridor, clearly angry about the delay.
Words that go with stride
verb + preposition
- stride intoI saw her stride into the office late.
- stride acrossHe will stride across the square.
- stride out ofWatch him stride out of the room.
- stride alongWe like to stride along the beach.
verb + adverb
- stride confidentlyShe likes to stride confidently to the front.
- stride purposefullyMen stride purposefully toward the exit.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He strided into the room.Correct: He strode into the room.