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“Strider” or “Stridor”

strider / stridor are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term.

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Definitions

What each term means

Same sound, different spellings and meanings, shown with a pronunciation guide for each term.

strider s·t·r·AY·d·er

  • nouna person who walks rapidly with long steps.

stridor

  • nouna whistling sound when breathing (usually heard on inspiration); indicates obstruction of the trachea or larynx.
Usage

Examples in context

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“strider”

  • Strider - strong in fighting and…
  • …is a species of water strider in the family Gerridae.

“stridor”

  • …of the breathing symptoms include stridor, snoring, wheezing, gasping, and reverse

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