to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other, to travel a particular distance on foot, to accompany someone on foot, to lead an animal on foot, to move in a specified way

take a walk, walk on eggshells, walk the line

walk of life, walk the talk, walk in the park

Formal and Informal Expressions of walk

In different contexts, you can replace 'walk' with suitable alternatives. In a more formal setting, 'ambulate, perambulate' is apt. In informal speech or writing, 'step, leg it' is a commonplace synonym.

walk: Explore its Definition & Usage

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.
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We walked for miles along the beach.
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Can you walk me home?
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She walked her dog in the park.
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He walked with a limp.

walk Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for walk

Antonyms for walk

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.'