Pronunciation

/wɔːk/

Definitions

Noun

• A noun referring to the act: The act of moving on foot, typically at a leisurely pace, for exercise or transportation. For example: “After the long flight, she enjoyed a relaxing walk along the beach.”
• A noun referring to distance: A particular stretch of ground that one covers while walking. For example: “The park has several walking trails.”

Verb

• To move by using one’s feet: To go from one place to another on foot. For example: “She walks to work every day.”
• To perform the act of walking: To take steps purposefully, as part of exercise or routine. For example: “He walks his dog every morning.”

Adjective

• Describing the quality of being suitable for walking: “The path was easy to walk on.”
• Referring to the ability to walk: “An elderly person with limited mobility may have difficulty walking.”

Adverb

• Used to describe how someone walks: “He walks quickly down the street.”

Phrases

• “Take a walk” means to go for a leisurely stroll.
• “Walk the dog” refers to the act of accompanying a pet on a walk.
• “Walking the plank” is a metaphor for a dangerous or difficult situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “I love going for long walks in the countryside.”
• Verb: “She decided to walk instead of taking the bus to save money.”
• Adjective: “The wheelchair ramp made it easy for him to walk up to the house.”
• Adverb: “He walks briskly to keep fit.”

Synonyms

• Stroll
• Trek
• Hike -amble
• saunter
• stroll about
• perambulate