stride
Translation
stride, step, progress
Examples
He crossed the room in a few long strides.
He crossed the room in a few long strides.
The company has made great strides.
The company has made great strides.
She takes challenges in her stride.
She takes challenges in her stride.
Grammar Patterns
((a long/short stride)) a long step when walking or running He crossed the room in a few long strides.
((make great strides)) to make great progress The company has made great strides.
((take sth. in one's stride)) to deal with (sth.) calmly She takes challenges in her stride.
Similar Words
Synonyms: step, pace, progress, advance
Etymology
From the verb 'to stride', referring to the action of taking a long step.
Memory Tips
A long 'stride' (step) helps you make great 'strides' (progress). Connect the two meanings.