Explore Straddle through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like represent or constitute. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Straddle meaning
- To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride.
- To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc.
- To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.
Synonyms of Straddle
Using Straddle
- The main meaning on this page is: To sit or stand with a leg on each side of something; to sit astride. | To be on both sides of something; to have parts that are in different places, regions, etc. | To consider or favor two apparently opposite sides; to be noncommittal.
- Useful related words include: be, represent, constitute, range.
- In the example corpus, straddle often appears in combinations such as: straddle the, to straddle, which straddle.
Context around Straddle
- Average sentence length in these examples: 24.9 words
- Position in the sentence: 4 start, 10 middle, 6 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Straddle
- In this selection, "straddle" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.9 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, long, money, incredible, jumps and european stand out and add context to how "straddle" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include action will straddle the u and creations that straddle european techniques. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "straddle" sits close to words such as aditi, aegon and aerobics, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with straddle
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
F&O Query: Can I hold long straddle on Nifty 50? (11 words)
It’s really hard to straddle the tension of yes/and. (11 words)
I’m fortunate enough to straddle the worlds of fashion, beauty, entertainment and pageantry. (14 words)
His report said that three main factors contributed to the collision: the position of the LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) which did not straddle the two lanes, the lack of signal from the LGV, and Allen failing to see Dr Krawiec. (40 words)
An adventure thriller straddling the historical voyage of the fated Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes and the modern-day legal battle for the treasure claimed to be worth $500 million, the series’ action will straddle the U.S. and Spain. (40 words)
With these speeches from Haley and Don Jr. Monday we are starting to see the GOP divide into two halves: one that tries to straddle the pre- and post-Trump GOP, and another that fully embraces undiluted Trumpism. (38 words)
F&O Query: Can I hold long straddle on Nifty 50? (11 words)
Example sentences (20)
F&O Query: Can I hold long straddle on Nifty 50?
I’m fortunate enough to straddle the worlds of fashion, beauty, entertainment and pageantry.
In terms of the expected stock price swing post-earnings, the at-the-money straddle that expires soonest after the Valentine’s Day report shows a 6.6% implied move.
So Adobe seems to be trying to straddle the knife’s edge, not wanting to be left out of the AI rat race but also unwilling to be caught in the wide-ranging debate about training data.
When you straddle the middle, you become empathetic to both sides and are able to see how to be a bridge that brings those two worlds together.
His report said that three main factors contributed to the collision: the position of the LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) which did not straddle the two lanes, the lack of signal from the LGV, and Allen failing to see Dr Krawiec.
Jonathon Carmichael (who is the alternate Nutcracker) as the Russian candy cane showcased incredible straddle jumps.
Only one natural lake exists in our state and that would straddle the Texas/Louisiana border.
These issues, which straddle both cultural and economic lines, have led me to sometimes support more conservative candidates in local elections, even as I vote Democratic nationally.
The sleek visual of the cream-crocodile Mercury is at once post-war and yuppie glam, and its features straddle the ages too.
This slice of greenery is made up of the neighbouring Bumble Hole Nature Reserve and Warren's Hall Nature Reserve in Netherton, which straddle the border side-by-side.
When he becomes drawn to Ana, the two get wrapped into a love affair that involves sexual escapades that straddle the lines of pain and pleasure.
Although creators can find fame on one app, they are encouraged to straddle all platforms in an effort to cultivate a stronger following.
Avedon created a perceptual anomaly in which two of the seven life-size subjects straddle the lines between one frame and another, teasing out the idea of movement.
Best of both worlds: Bakeries in Japan don’t just copy Western-style bread, but transform it into new creations that straddle European techniques and Japanese tastes.
But national icons can straddle both the culture and the economy, with the classic example being Qantas.
It’s really hard to straddle the tension of yes/and.
One of them appeared to be moving to straddle the other, although it wasn’t entirely clear.
With these speeches from Haley and Don Jr. Monday we are starting to see the GOP divide into two halves: one that tries to straddle the pre- and post-Trump GOP, and another that fully embraces undiluted Trumpism.
An adventure thriller straddling the historical voyage of the fated Nuestra Señora de las Mercedes and the modern-day legal battle for the treasure claimed to be worth $500 million, the series’ action will straddle the U.S. and Spain.
Common combinations with straddle
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: