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walk

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving forward by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

    - "He took a leisurely walk in the park."
    - "The hikers started their walk early in the morning."
  • Noun

    A journey on foot.

    - "The tour included a long walk through the vineyards."
    - "I went for a short walk to clear my mind."
Pronunciation




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  2. /wɔːk/



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  3. /wɔk/



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  5. /wɔːk/



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  6. /wɔk/



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Antonyms

run
Synonyms

nicked , pinched , stolen , full , waulk , acquitted , get off , go free , hike , trek , gait , footpath , path , pavement , sidewalk , hike , stroll , trek
Rhymes
Words rhyming with walk
talk , walked , chalk , hawk , mawk , sawdock , tawk
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Walk (Scottish) : A loaf of bread

  2. Walk (Australian) : To bet

Variants
List of all variants of walk that leads to same result
walk , walk away from , walk off with , walk on , walk on eggs , walk on eggshells , walk over , walk the plank , walk through , walked , walked away from , walked off with , walked on , walked on eggs , walked on eggshells , walked over , walked the plank , walked through , walking , walking away from , walking off with , walking on , walking on eggs , walking on eggshells , walking over , walking the plank , walking through , walks , walks away from , walks off with , walks on , walks on eggs , walks on eggshells , walks over , walks the plank , walks through , a walk in the park , walk in the park , walks in the park , walk back , walked back , walking back , walks back , walk-in , walk-ins , walk-off , walk-on , walk-ons , walk out , walk out on , walked out , walked out on , walking out , walking out on , walks out , walks out on , walk-through , walk-throughs , walk-up
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

I walk, You walk, He/She/It walks, We walk, They walk, Walked, Walking, Walked away, Walked over, Walked through

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English wealcan, wealcanian; related to wealh 'foreigner' and wealcanian 'to roll, turn around'.

Trivia
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  1. The longest recorded walk was by Colin Angus, who walked for 454 days straight.

  2. In ancient Rome, people would walk on hot coals as a sign of courage and devotion.

  3. The average person takes about 5,000 to 7,000 steps per day.

  4. Walking is one of the oldest forms of transportation and has been used since prehistoric times.

Related Concepts
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  1. Gait: The manner in which a person or animal walks, characterized by the way their feet move.

  2. Stride: The length of one step when walking.

  3. Pace: The speed at which someone or something moves, typically expressed as the number of steps taken per unit of time.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The 'walk' has been a significant theme in literature, art, and music. In literature, walks have been depicted as a means of introspection, as in Henry David Thoreau's Walden. In art, walks have been portrayed as leisurely strolls, as in Vincent van Gogh's 'The Road Menders'. In music, songs about walks include 'Walking on Sunshine' by Katrina and the Waves and 'Walking in Memphis' by Marc Cohn.

How to Memorize "walk"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine yourself lifting each foot and setting it down in front of you.
    - Visualize yourself taking long, steady strides.
    - Picture yourself walking through a beautiful park.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'walk' with the feeling of the wind in your hair.
    - Link the word 'walk' with the sound of crunching leaves underfoot.
    - Connect the word 'walk' with the sensation of the sun on your face.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'WALK' to remember the steps: W-heel, A-head, L-ift, K-nee.
    - Create a sentence using the word 'walk' and remember it.
    - Use a song with the word 'walk' in it to help you remember.

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