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Gait - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

gait

/ɡeɪt/ /ɡeɪt/

Definition:

A person's manner of walking, including rhythm and speed.

Synonyms:

Walk, stride, pace, step

Part of Speech:

Noun

Antonyms:

Stumble, limp

Common Collocations:

Slow gait, steady gait, awkward gait, graceful gait, distinctive gait

Derivatives:

Gaited, gaiting

Usage Tips:

Use "gait" to describe how someone walks, focusing on style or movement pattern.

Common Phrases:

Break into a gait, change one's gait, steady gait

Etymology:

From Old Norse "gata," meaning path or way; later influenced by Middle English "gate."

Examples:

  • 1. She walked with a confident gait down the hallway.
  • 2. His slow gait showed his exhaustion after the long hike.
  • 3. The horse’s smooth gait made the ride comfortable.
  • 4. A limp altered her usual graceful gait after the injury.

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