Hiked: meaning, definitions and examples

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hiked

 

[ haษชkt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Hiked refers to the past tense of hike, which means to walk for a long distance, especially in the countryside or on trails. It often implies a vigorous and enjoyable activity undertaken in a natural setting. People often hike for recreation, exercise, or appreciation of nature. The term can also be used metaphorically to denote rising prices or increasing levels.

Synonyms

roamed, strolled, tramped, trekked

Examples of usage

  • They hiked through the national park last weekend.
  • She hiked up the mountain with friends.
  • We hiked along the scenic trail.
  • He hiked to the summit before sunrise.

Translations

Translations of the word "hiked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caminhou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคขเคผเคพเคˆ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gewandert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mendaki

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝัะฒัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wฤ™drowaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใ‚คใ‚ญใƒณใ‚ฐใ—ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท randonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caminรณ

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผdรผ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•˜์ดํ‚นํ–ˆ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลกel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกiel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅพ’ๆญฅๆ—…่กŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hodil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ geng

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ะดั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zdi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caminรณ

Etymology

The word 'hike' is derived from the dialectical English word seen in the 19th century, which meant to pull up or move briskly. Its American English usage became popular around the 1860s when it was associated with outdoor walking activities. Hiking as a recreational activity gained prominence in the late 19th century as more individuals began to explore wilderness and travel for leisure purposes. This transformation coincided with the establishment of national parks and trails that encouraged exploration. Hiking has since evolved into a widely popular pastime, fostering a culture that values fitness, nature appreciation, and adventure. The term is also often used in contemporary contexts to describe the act of raising or increasing something, such as prices or temperatures, illustrating its versatile use in language.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,408, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.