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Gait
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Simple meaning
What does Gait mean?
Gait means a way of walking.
Dictionary definition
A person's or animal's way of walking.
Example sentences
Gait in a sentence
easy
The horse had a smooth gait.
medium
The doctor watched the patient's gait while he walked across the room.
hard
A character's gait can reveal age, confidence, or injury in a story.
Synonyms
Words like Gait
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessNot moving.
immobilityInability or lack of movement.
Word family
Gait word family
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Practice 1
What does gait mean?
Gait describes how a person or animal walks.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gait correctly?
This sentence uses gait to describe walking movement.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gait?
Walk is closest because gait is a way of walking.
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