walk

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.

“Walk” is pronounced wawk (/wɔk/ in IPA).

Here is “walk” used in a sentence: “We walked along the beach at sunset.”

Words with a similar meaning to “walk” include get off, go free, ambulate, raik and pedestrianize.

The opposite of “walk” — its antonyms — is run.

Depending on how it is used, “walk” can be a verb and a noun.

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.

“Walk” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.

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.

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.

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.

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.