STRIDE Synonyms
There are 19 hypernyms of the word stride. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for STRIDE
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| pace | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the rate of moving (especially walking or running) • the distance covered by a step • the relative speed of progress or change • a step in walking or running • the rate of some repeating event • a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride verb • walk with slow or fast paces • go at a pace • measure (distances) by pacing • regulate or set the pace of | ||||||||
| step | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal • the distance covered by a step • the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down • support consisting of a place to rest the foot while ascending or descending a stairway • relative position in a graded series • a short distance • the sound of a step of someone walking • a musical interval of two semitones • a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface • a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed • a sequence of foot movements that make up a particular dance verb • shift or move by taking a step • put down or press the foot, place the foot • cause (a computer) to execute a single command • treat badly • furnish with steps • move with one's feet in a specific manner • walk a short distance to a specified place or in a specified manner • place (a ship's mast) in its step • measure (distances) by pacing • move or proceed as if by steps into a new situation | ||||||||
| tread | verbv | |||||||
noun • a step in walking or running • the grooved surface of a pneumatic tire • the part (as of a wheel or shoe) that makes contact with the ground • structural member consisting of the horizontal part of a stair or step verb • put down or press the foot, place the foot • tread or stomp heavily or roughly • crush as if by treading on • brace (an archer's bow) by pressing the foot against the center • apply (the tread) to a tire • mate with (used of male birds) | ||||||||
| advance | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a movement forward • a change for the better; progress in development • a tentative suggestion designed to elicit the reactions of others • the act of moving forward (as toward a goal) • an amount paid before it is earned • increase in price or value adjective satellite • being ahead of time or need • situated ahead or going before verb • move forward, also in the metaphorical sense • bring forward for consideration or acceptance • increase or raise • contribute to the progress or growth of • cause to move forward • obtain advantages, such as points, etc. • develop in a positive way • develop further • give a promotion to or assign to a higher position • pay in advance • move forward • rise in rate or price | ||||||||
| march | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind) • a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture • the month following February and preceding April • a steady advance • a procession of people walking together • district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area • genre of music written for marching verb • march in a procession • force to march • walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride • march in protest; take part in a demonstration • walk ostentatiously • cause to march or go at a marching pace • lie adjacent to another or share a boundary | ||||||||
| move | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of deciding to do something • the act of changing your residence or place of business • a change of position that does not entail a change of location • the act of changing location from one place to another • (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game verb • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically • cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense • move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion • change residence, affiliation, or place of employment • follow a procedure or take a course • be in a state of action • go or proceed from one point to another • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon • give an incentive for action • arouse sympathy or compassion in • dispose of by selling • progress by being changed • live one's life in a specified environment • have a turn; make one's move in a game • propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting | ||||||||
| proceed | verbv | |||||||
verb • continue talking • move ahead; travel onward in time or space • follow a procedure or take a course • follow a certain course • continue a certain state, condition, or activity | ||||||||
| walk | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • the act of traveling by foot • (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls • manner of walking • the act of walking somewhere • a path set aside for walking • a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground • careers in general verb • use one's feet to advance; advance by steps • accompany or escort • obtain a base on balls • traverse or cover by walking • give a base on balls to • live or behave in a specified manner • be or act in association with • walk at a pace • make walk • take a walk; go for a walk; walk for pleasure | ||||||||
| footstep | nounn | |||||||
noun • the sound of a step of someone walking • the act of taking a step in walking • the distance covered by a step | ||||||||
