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walk

[wɔːk]

walk Definition

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

Antonyms for walk

Idioms Using 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.'

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