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Astride - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Astride means sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something, like a horse or a bicycle. It can also describe something positioned across or spanning two sides.

astride

/əˈstraɪd/ /əˈstraɪd/

Definition:

Sitting or standing with one leg on each side of something.

Synonyms:

straddling, bestriding, spanning, mounted on

Part of Speech:

preposition, adverb

Antonyms:

beside, alongside

Common Collocations:

sit astride, stand astride, ride astride, astride a horse

Derivatives:

astraddle, bestride

Usage Tips:

Use "astride" to describe positioning legs on either side of an object or animal.

Common Phrases:

astride the fence, astride the saddle, astride the divide

Etymology:

From Old English "on strīdan," meaning "to stride upon."

Examples:

  • 1. She sat astride the bicycle before pedaling away.
  • 2. The cowboy stood astride his horse confidently.
  • 3. He placed one foot astride the narrow beam for balance.
  • 4. The statue depicts a hero astride a mighty steed.

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