walk

[wɔːk]

walk Definition

• 1. to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other
• 2. to travel a particular distance on foot
• 3. to accompany someone on foot
• 4. to lead an animal on foot
• 5. to move in a specified way

Using walk: Examples

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

• Example

  I walk to work every day.

• Example

  We walked for miles along the beach.

• Example

  Can you walk me home?

• Example

  She walked her dog in the park.

• Example

  He walked with a limp.

walk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for walk

• stroll
• saunter
• amble
• hike
• march

Antonyms for walk

• run
• sprint

Idioms Using walk

• take a walk

  to go for a walk, often to clear one's mind or relieve stress

  Example

  I need to take a walk to clear my head.

• walk on eggshells

  to be very careful in one's actions or words so as not to upset someone

  Example

  Around her boss, she always felt like she was walking on eggshells.

• walk the line

  to maintain a delicate balance between two opposing forces or ideas

  Example

  As a politician, he had to walk the line between pleasing his constituents and following his own beliefs.

Phrases with walk

• walk of life

  the position or level of social, economic, or professional status

  Example

  People from all walks of life attended the conference.

• walk the talk

  to do what one says they will do; to act in accordance with one's words

  Example

  The company needs to walk the talk and implement the changes they promised.

• walk in the park

  an easy or effortless task

  Example

  After the difficult exam, the next one was a walk in the park.

Origins of walk

from Old English 'wealcan', meaning 'to roll'

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Summary: walk in Brief

The verb 'walk' [wɔːk] refers to moving forward by putting one foot in front of the other, traveling a distance on foot, accompanying someone or leading an animal on foot, or moving in a specified way. It also includes phrases like 'walk of life,' referring to social status, and idioms like 'take a walk,' meaning to clear one's mind. Antonyms include 'run' and 'sprint.'