walk
/wɔːk/
noun
- An act of traveling or an outing on foot.
- We went for a long walk in the woods.
- The walk to school takes about fifteen minutes.
- A short walk around the block can clear your mind.
- A particular route or path for walking.
- The city has many scenic walks along the river.
- This trail is a popular walk for birdwatchers.
- They followed the coastal walk to the lighthouse.
- The manner or style of walking; gait.
- The horse had a smooth, steady walk.
- His slow walk suggested he was tired.
- She had a confident walk that turned heads.
- A base on balls in baseball.
- A walk loaded the bases for the home team.
- He leads the league in walks this season.
- The pitcher gave up a walk in the ninth inning.
Synonyms
verb
- To move at a regular pace by lifting each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.
- We decided to walk to the store instead of driving.
- She likes to walk in the park every morning.
- The toddler is learning to walk without holding onto furniture.
- To go along or travel on foot for pleasure or exercise.
- They walk the beach every evening at sunset.
- I need to walk more to stay healthy.
- He walks his dog twice a day.
- To accompany or guide someone on foot.
- He walked her to the door after the date.
- I'll walk you to your car so you feel safe.
- The teacher walked the students to the library.
- To cause something to move by walking with it or pushing it.
- They walked the heavy cart across the yard.
- She walked her bicycle up the steep hill.
- He walked the ladder along the wall to reach the window.
- To leave a job, situation, or relationship suddenly or without permission.
- He threatened to walk if they didn't give him a raise.
- She walked out of the meeting in frustration.
- After the argument, he just walked away from the project.
- To achieve a base on balls in baseball (to be walked).
- He walked three times in the game, helping his team score.
- The batter walked after four balls outside the strike zone.
- The pitcher walked the first batter of the inning.