a step in walking or running

[ Syn: pace , tread ]

the distance covered by a step; he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig

[ Syn: footstep , pace , step ]

significant progress (especially in the phrase make strides); they made big strides in productivity'

walk with long steps; He strode confidently across the hall'

cover or traverse by taking long steps; She strode several miles towards the woods'