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stride Antonyms

Opposite of stride

Because the opposite of stride shifts with each meaning, the antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A significant step or stage in progress toward an aim or goal (usually used in the plural).

Usage Example

"Researchers have made great strides in renewable energy storage over the past decade."

Strongest
setback
Strong
regression

• verb (Context 2)

To walk with long, decisive steps in a specified direction.

Usage Example

"She strode confidently onto the stage to deliver her keynote address."

Strong
shuffle
tiptoe
amble
stroll
dawdle

Similar words to stride

Words similar to stride shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

advance
step over
step
pace
march
gait
breakthrough
progress
See all synonyms of stride

• Nearby Words

strict
strictly
strictness
stride
strident
stridently
strife

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Stride. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/stride
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