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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

stroll

verb · Say it: STROHL

What it means

Foundation

to walk slowly and calmly, usually for pleasure

On Sunday afternoon, we strolled along the beach collecting shells.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • amble
  • meander
  • saunter
  • wander

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • dash
  • hurry
  • rush

More examples

  • Grandad likes to stroll around the park with his dog after lunch.

Where the word comes from

Probably from German 'strollen', meaning to wander.

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