Hiked: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฅพ
hiked
[ haษชkt ]
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:
๐ต๐น caminhou
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคขเคผเคพเค เคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช gewandert
๐ฎ๐ฉ mendaki
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะดะฝัะฒัั
๐ต๐ฑ wฤdrowaล
๐ฏ๐ต ใใคใญใณใฐใใ
๐ซ๐ท randonnรฉ
๐ช๐ธ caminรณ
๐น๐ท yรผrรผdรผ
๐ฐ๐ท ํ์ดํนํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุณูู
๐จ๐ฟ ลกel
๐ธ๐ฐ ลกiel
๐จ๐ณ ๅพๆญฅๆ ่ก
๐ธ๐ฎ hodil
๐ฎ๐ธ geng
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฏัะดั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษzdi
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 25405 advisement
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- 25407 boneless
- 25408 hiked
- 25409 latched
- 25410 invoiced
- 25411 replenishing
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