Definition

A person or creature that walks with long, confident steps, or a type of insect that moves quickly on the surface of water.

Example

The water strider glided effortlessly across the pond's surface.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a strider on the pond?

Yeah, those little insects are fascinating to watch!

I love how they glide across the water without sinking.

It's amazing how they can balance on the surface like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Strider → The word is formed from "stride" (from Old English *strīdan*, meaning to walk with long steps) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). A strider is a person who walks with long steps or strides.

Memory Tip

Think of someone taking long steps when they walk — that's what a strider does.

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