What is the past tense of "stride"?

The past simple of "stride" is "strode". She walked with long strides down the hall.

What is a common mistake with "stride"?

Wrong: "He striked down the corridor". Correct: "He strode down the corridor". Stride is irregular; past tense is strode, not striked

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Q: Is "stride" regular or irregular?

"Stride" is an irregular English verb. Pattern: stride → strode → stridden (strong verb, like ride/rode/ridden).

Q: How do you pronounce "stride"?

/straɪd/ — Rhymes with 'wide' and 'tried'. The vowel is long like the 'i' in 'ice'.

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All 12 Tenses of "Stride"

Quick reference table — every tense form of "stride" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.

Tense	Example (I)	Quick rule
Simple Present	`I stride`	Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule →
Simple Past	`I strided`	Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule →
Simple Future	`I will stride`	Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule →
Present Continuous	`I am striding`	Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule →
Past Continuous	`I was striding`	Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule →
Future Continuous	`I will be striding`	Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect	`I have strided`	Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule →
Past Perfect	`I had strided`	Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule →
Future Perfect	`I will have strided`	Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule →
Present Perfect Continuous	`I have been striding`	Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule →
Past Perfect Continuous	`I had been striding`	Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule →
Future Perfect Continuous	`I will have been striding`	Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule →

Past Tense of "Stride" — Strode

The past simple of "stride" is "strode". Use it for completed actions at a specific past time. Because "stride" is irregular, "strode" is not formed by adding -ed — you have to memorize this form. See our simple past tense guide for a deeper explanation of the simple past.

Past Participle of "Stride" — Stridden

The past participle of "stride" is "stridden". Use it after "have/has/had" for the perfect tenses ("I have stridden"), and after "be" for passive constructions ("It was stridden"). Because "stride" is irregular, "stridden" is not the same as the past simple — students often confuse the two forms.

Is "Stride" Regular or Irregular?

"Stride" is an irregular English verb. Its principal parts are: base form "stride", past simple "strode", and past participle "stridden". The 3rd-person singular present is "strides" and the present participle/gerund is "striding". Conjugation pattern: stride → strode → stridden (strong verb, like ride/rode/ridden).

Conjugation pattern: stride → strode → stridden (strong verb, like ride/rode/ridden)

How to Pronounce "Stride" and Its Forms

Stride: /straɪd/ — Stress pattern: O

Rhymes with 'wide' and 'tried'. The vowel is long like the 'i' in 'ice'.

Common mispronunciation of "stride"

strĭd with a short vowel; it should be long like in 'wide'

How to Use "Stride" — Common Grammar Patterns

Use stride when describing purposeful, confident walking with long steps. Often used for dramatic effect in writing.

I stride to work
She strode across the field
He is striding down the path

Common Collocations with "Stride"

stride forward
stride across
stride confidently
stride into the room

When to Use "Stride" vs Similar Verbs

"stride" vs "stroll"

stroll means to walk casually and relaxed; stride means to walk with long purposeful steps

Smart synonyms — when to use each one

march — military or purposeful
pace — walk back and forth
saunter — casual and slow

Antonyms: shuffle, stumble

Common Mistakes with "Stride"

Wrong: She stride often.
Correct: She strides often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).

Origin and Etymology of "Stride"

Old English stridan, from Proto-Germanic; related to Old High German stritan (to struggle, strive)

In professional settings, 'stride' metaphorically suggests confidence and assertiveness in decision-making.

Conjugation Tables for "Stride"

Negative Forms

Simple present: I do not stride · He does not stride
Simple past: I did not stride · She did not stride
Present perfect: I have not stridden · He has not stridden

Question Forms

Simple present: Do you stride? · Does he stride?
Simple past: Did you stride?
Present perfect: Have you stridden?

Passive Voice (where applicable)

Simple present passive: It is stridden
Simple past passive: It was stridden
Present perfect passive: It has been stridden

Frequently Asked Questions About "Stride"

Is "stride" regular or irregular?: "stride" is an irregular verb. Its past simple is "strided" and past participle is "strided". You must memorize these forms.
What is the past tense of "stride"?: The simple past of "stride" is "strided".
Are the past simple and past participle the same for "stride"?: Yes, for this irregular verb, both the past simple and past participle are "strided".

Conjugation of "Stride" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage