Overstride

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈstɹaɪd/

Overstride (verb)

  1. to take a step that is longer than usual or necessary
  2. to go beyond what is considered acceptable or allowed

Examples

  • Be careful not to overstride when walking downhill.
  • He tends to overstride during his morning jog.

Common collocations: overstride a boundary, overstride a step, overstride boundaries, overstride expectations

Synonyms of Overstride

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Overstride

  • when describing a shorter or insufficient stride