Walk: meaning, definitions and examples

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walk

 

[ wษ”หk ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

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
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น andar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฒเคจเคพ (chalna)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berjalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ะพะดะธั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chodziฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆญฉใ (aruku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท marcher

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ caminar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yรผrรผmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑท๋‹ค (geotda)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู…ุดูŠ (yamshi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chodit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ตฐ (zว’u)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ hoditi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ ganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถาฏั€ัƒ (zhรผru)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ˜แƒแƒ แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜ (siaruli)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™zmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ caminar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,786, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.