Walking: meaning, definitions and examples

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walking

[ ˈwɔːkɪŋ ]

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exercise

Moving on foot at a moderate pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.

Synonyms

hiking, marching, strolling

Examples of usage

I enjoy walking in the park every morning.
Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy.

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activity

The action of taking regular walks for exercise or pleasure.

Synonyms

hiking, rambling, strolling

Examples of usage

She goes for a walking every evening.
Walking can help clear the mind and reduce stress.

Translations

Translations of the word "walking" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhada

🇮🇳 चलना

🇩🇪 Gehen

🇮🇩 berjalan

🇺🇦 ходьба

🇵🇱 chodzenie

🇯🇵 歩くこと (あるくこと)

🇫🇷 marche

🇪🇸 caminando

🇹🇷 yürüyüş

🇰🇷 걷기 (geotgi)

🇸🇦 المشي

🇨🇿 chůze

🇸🇰 chôdza

🇨🇳 走路 (zǒulù)

🇸🇮 hoja

🇮🇸 ganga

🇰🇿 жүру

🇬🇪 სიარული

🇦🇿 gəzinti

🇲🇽 caminando

Word origin

The word 'walking' originated from the Old English word 'wealcan', which means 'to roll'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to the act of moving on foot by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. Walking has been a fundamental human activity throughout history, serving as a means of transportation, exercise, and leisure.

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