Walk: meaning, definitions and examples

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walk

[ wɔːk ]

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daily routine

To move on foot at a moderate pace; advance by steps

Synonyms

amble, hike, march, stroll

Examples of usage

I walk to work every day
Let's go for a walk in the park
She walked along the beach

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exercise

An act of walking for exercise or leisure

Synonyms

hike, ramble, saunter, stroll

Examples of usage

I try to get in a daily walk
Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy

Translations

Translations of the word "walk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 andar

caminhar
passear

🇮🇳 चलना (chalna)

🇩🇪 gehen

spazieren
wandern

🇮🇩 berjalan

🇺🇦 ходити

🇵🇱 chodzić

🇯🇵 歩く (aruku)

🇫🇷 marcher

🇪🇸 caminar

🇹🇷 yürümek

🇰🇷 걷다 (geotda)

🇸🇦 يمشي (yamshi)

🇨🇿 chodit

🇸🇰 chodiť

🇨🇳 走 (zǒu)

🇸🇮 hoditi

🇮🇸 ganga

🇰🇿 жүру (zhüru)

🇬🇪 სიარული (siaruli)

🇦🇿 gəzmək

🇲🇽 caminar

Word origin

The word 'walk' originated from the Old English word 'wealcan', which meant 'to roll'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the action of moving on foot. Walking has been a fundamental mode of transportation and exercise for humans throughout history, with numerous health benefits associated with it.

See also: walker, walkers, walking, walkout, walkway, walkways.