Gait
/ɡeɪt/
Gait is the way a person walks or runs, like their unique style of moving on their feet. It can show how fast or slow they are moving or if they are walking confidently or carefully.
Examples
- As I watched my dog run around the park, I noticed that he has a playful gait that makes him look like he's dancing with joy.
- During our science class, we learned that animals have different gaits, and we studied how a cheetah's fast gait helps it catch its prey.
- When my little brother pretends to be a dinosaur, his slow, lumbering gait makes me laugh because he really gets into character!
Synonyms
walk
stride
step
march
tread
pace
Antonyms
stop
stand
halt
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