walk
/wɔːk/ IELTSAcademic
verb
to move forward at a normal pace by putting one foot in front of the other. It is slower and less forceful than run.
- We walked home after dinner.
- She walks to work every day.
- They walked across the bridge.
noun
a short trip on foot, or the act of moving on foot. It can also mean a place for walking, such as a path or route.
- Let's go for a walk.
- The park has a nice evening walk.
- That hill is a long walk from here.
Adinary Nuance
Walk is the plain, everyday word for moving on foot. Use stroll for a slow, relaxed walk, march for a formal or organized walk, and hike for a walk in nature or on hills. Walk sounds neutral and fits both speech and writing.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- đi bộ
- Spanish
- caminar
- Chinese
- 走路
- Japanese
- 歩く
- Korean
- 걷다
Etymology
Old English wealcan meant “to roll” or “move about,” and later became walkian, meaning “to move on foot.” The modern word has been used in English since early medieval times.
Common phrases
go for a walkwalk homewalk awaytake a walk
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
- Is walk a formal word?
- No. Walk is very common and neutral in everyday English.
- What is the difference between walk and stroll?
- A stroll is a slower, more relaxed walk. Walk is the general word.
- Can I say walk in business writing?
- Yes, if you mean literal movement on foot. For a meeting, use a more specific phrase if needed.
- Is walk used as a noun and a verb?
- Yes. You can say, “I walk,” and “We went for a walk.”