How Do You Spell BESTRIDE?

Pronunciation: [bɪstɹˈa͡ɪd] (IPA)

The word "bestride" is spelled as /bəˈstraɪd/. It consists of two parts, "be-" as a prefix that means "all over" or "completely," and "stride" as a verb that means "to walk with long steps." Together, "bestride" means "to straddle or step over something completely." The phonetic transcription of this word portrays its pronunciation by using symbols that represent each sound accurately. Similar to other words, "bestride" may be challenging to spell without understanding its constituent parts and their meanings.

BESTRIDE Meaning and Definition

1. The verb "bestride" is defined as the act of sitting or standing with legs on either side of something, such as a horse, bicycle, or any other object, in a way that one's legs straddle it. It is derived from the Middle English word "bistriden," with the prefix "be-" denoting thoroughness, and "stride" meaning to step over or cross. Thus, "bestride" implies a complete or thorough straddling of an object.

   The term is typically used metaphorically to depict someone's dominant or influential position over a particular situation, group, or organization. When someone is said to "bestride" a situation or domain, it signifies their ability to control, govern, or have authority over it. It suggests a position of power where an individual plays a central or commanding role, overshadowing others involved.

   Additionally, "bestride" can also refer to someone figuratively occupying or covering a wide range of interests, skills, or knowledge. In this context, it represents someone who excels in multiple areas and demonstrates versatility or mastery across diverse fields or disciplines.

   Overall, "bestride" encapsulates the concept of taking a strong position, straddling or dominating a subject, and exhibiting authority, control, excellence, or breadth of capabilities. It implies a powerful stance or ability to influence, govern, or excel in various aspects of life.

2. To stand with the legs open; to extend the legs across.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for BESTRIDE

• bestrided
• busride
• besdide
• boatride
• betraide
• betrade
• bestode
• bestrids
• beastride
• bestrride
• bestrid
• bestried
• bastride
• bestrade
• cestoide
• oestride
• bestudde
• destrie
• destryie
• estridd
• bestradled
• bestridel
• bestredle
• bestradel
• Lestrine
• Bistrid
• Bestreke
• Besprede
• bestruwe
• estryde
• esytride
• Besprice
• Bestridan
• restoride
• bistrided
• Bestrudle
• Sestoide
• Bestrin

Etymology of BESTRIDE

The word "bestride" derives from the Old English word "bestrīdan", which is a combination of "be-" meaning "around" or "over" and "strīdan" meaning "to stride" or "to step over". It was first recorded in the 14th century and has remained relatively unchanged in its meaning since then.

Similar spelling words for BESTRIDE

• bestrew,
• bester,
• bestiary,
• bestir.

Conjugate verb Bestride

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bestrid; bestridden

you would have bestrid; bestridden

he/she/it would have bestrid; bestridden

we would have bestrid; bestridden

they would have bestrid; bestridden

I would have bestride

you would have bestride

he/she/it would have bestride

we would have bestride

they would have bestride

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been bestriding

you would have been bestriding

he/she/it would have been bestriding

we would have been bestriding

they would have been bestriding

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would bestride

you would bestride

he/she/it would bestride

we would bestride

they would bestride

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be bestriding

you would be bestriding

he/she/it would be bestriding

we would be bestriding

they would be bestriding

FUTURE

I will bestride

you will bestride

he/she/it will bestride

we will bestride

they will bestride

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bestriding

you will be bestriding

he/she/it will be bestriding

we will be bestriding

they will be bestriding

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bestrid; bestridden

you will have bestrid; bestridden

he/she/it will have bestrid; bestridden

we will have bestrid; bestridden

they will have bestrid; bestridden

I will have bestridden

you will have bestridden

he/she/it will have bestridden

we will have bestridden

they will have bestridden

I will have bestridden, will have strided

we will have bestridden, will have strided

you will have bestridden, will have strided

he/she/it will have bestridden, will have strided

they will have bestridden, will have strided

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bestriding

you will have been bestriding

he/she/it will have been bestriding

we will have been bestriding

they will have been bestriding

IMPERATIVE

we Let's bestride

you bestride

we let´s bestride

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bestride

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bestriding

you were bestriding

he/she/it was bestriding

we were bestriding

they were bestriding

PAST PARTICIPLE

bestrid; bestridden

bestridden

PAST PERFECT

I had bestrid; bestridden

you had bestrid; bestridden

he/she/it had bestrid; bestridden

we had bestrid; bestridden

they had bestrid; bestridden

I had bestridden

you had bestridden

he/she/it had bestridden

we had bestridden

they had bestridden

I had bestridden, had strided

we had bestridden, had strided

you had bestridden, had strided

he/she/it had bestridden, had strided

they had bestridden, had strided

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bestriding

you had been bestriding

he/she/it had been bestriding

we had been bestriding

they had been bestriding

PAST PERFECT SUBJUNCTIVE

I had bestrode; bestridden

you had bestrode; bestridden

he/she/it had bestrode; bestridden

we had bestrode; bestridden

they had bestrode; bestridden

PRESENT

I bestride

you bestride

he/she/it bestrides

we bestride

they bestride

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bestriding

you are bestriding

he/she/it is bestriding

we are bestriding

they are bestriding

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bestriding

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bestrid; bestridden

you have bestrid; bestridden

he/she/it has bestrid; bestridden

we have bestrid; bestridden

they have bestrid; bestridden

I have bestridden

you have bestridden

he/she/it has bestridden

we have bestridden

they have bestridden

I have bestridden, have strided

we have bestridden, have strided

you have bestridden, have strided

he/she/it has bestridden, has strided

they have bestridden, have strided

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bestriding

you have been bestriding

he/she/it has been bestriding

we have been bestriding

they have been bestriding

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it bestride

SIMPLE PAST

I bestrode

you bestrode

he/she/it bestrode

we bestrode

they bestrode

I would have bestridden, would have strided

we would have bestridden, would have strided

you would have bestridden, would have strided

he/she/it would have bestridden, would have strided

they would have bestridden, would have strided