hike

[hahyk]

hike Definition

• 1. a long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness
• 2. a sudden increase in something

Using hike: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hike" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  We went on a hike in the mountains.

• Example

  The company announced a hike in prices.

• Example

  There was a sudden hike in temperature.

• Example

  We need to take a hike to clear our minds.

hike Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for hike

• walk
• trek
• ramble
• stroll
• excursion

Antonyms for hike

• decrease
• drop
• reduction

Phrases with hike

• take a hike

  to go away or leave

  Example

  I don't want to talk to you anymore. Take a hike!

• hike up

  to raise or increase something, especially prices

  Example

  The company hiked up the prices of their products.

• nature hike

  a guided walk in nature, usually with an expert who can identify plants and animals

  Example

  The park ranger led us on a nature hike through the forest.

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Summary: hike in Brief

The term 'hike' [hahyk] refers to a long walk, often in the countryside or wilderness, as well as a sudden increase in something. It can be used in phrases like 'take a hike,' meaning to go away, and 'hike up,' meaning to raise or increase something. Examples include 'We went on a hike in the mountains' and 'The company announced a hike in prices.'