walk
wawk
Walk (verb) means to move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground. Example: “The toddler is just learning to walk across the living room.”
verb
1
To move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground.
"The toddler is just learning to walk across the living room."
"We walked along the beach at sunset."
"She walks to work every morning."
2
In baseball, to allow (or be allowed) to reach first base after four balls.
"With the bases loaded, the pitcher walked the next batter and let a run score."
"The batter was patient and walked on four straight pitches outside the strike zone."
"The pitcher walked two batters in the first inning."
3
To resign or leave a job or situation abruptly.
"She was so unhappy with the new rules that she decided to walk."
"Several players threatened to walk if the manager stayed in charge."
"He walked out of the meeting after the argument."
noun
1
A trip made on foot, or a path for walking.
"After dinner we took a short walk around the neighbourhood."
"We went for a walk in the park."
"A gravel walk led down to the river."
2
Something very easy to accomplish.
"Honestly, the driving test was a walk once I had practised enough."
"Beating the other team was a walk because they only had nine players."
"The exam was a walk compared to last year's."
How to use walk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo move on foot, or a trip/path involving that movement.
Common mistake
Don't confuse "a walk in the park" (something easy) with a literal walk in a park.
Common pairings
go for a walk
walk the dog
walk away
walk out
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Word forms
- Plural
- walks
- Third person singular
- walks
- Past tense
- walked
- Archaic forms
- walkest, walkedst, walketh
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Etymology
From Old English wealcan, originally meaning "to roll" or "to toss about," which gradually narrowed to mean moving on foot.
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What does “walk” mean?
The word “walk” means to move on foot at a normal pace, always keeping at least one foot on the ground. In plain terms, to move on foot, or a trip/path involving that movement.
How do you pronounce “walk”?
“Walk” is pronounced wawk (/wɔk/ in IPA).
How do you use “walk” in a sentence?
Here is “walk” used in a sentence: “We walked along the beach at sunset.”
What is another word for “walk”?
Words with a similar meaning to “walk” include get off, go free, ambulate, raik and pedestrianize.
What is the opposite of “walk”?
The opposite of “walk” — its antonyms — is run.
What part of speech is “walk”?
Depending on how it is used, “walk” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “walk” come from?
The word “walk” comes from Old English. From Old English wealcan, originally meaning "to roll" or "to toss about," which gradually narrowed to mean moving on foot.
Is “walk” a common word?
“Walk” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
What is the difference between walking and running?
The key difference is contact with the ground. When you walk, at least one foot is always touching the ground. When you run, there is a brief 'flight' phase where both feet leave the ground at once. Running is also faster and higher-impact, while walking is slower and gentler on the joints.
Is walking good exercise?
Yes. Walking is one of the most accessible forms of exercise — low-impact, free and easy on the joints. A brisk daily walk improves heart health, helps manage weight, boosts mood and builds stamina, with little risk of injury. It suits almost every age and fitness level.
What is a normal walking pace?
A typical adult walks at roughly 3 to 4 miles per hour, about 5 to 6 kilometres per hour, or close to a mile every 15 to 20 minutes. A brisk pace sits at the higher end. Age, fitness, terrain and height all shift the figure up or down.
What are different ways of walking?
English has many words for it depending on speed and mood: to stroll or amble is to walk slowly and leisurely; to stride or march is to walk with purpose; to hike is to walk long distances outdoors; and to saunter is to walk in a relaxed, unhurried way.
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