walk

walk · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    To move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn.

  2. 2.

    To accompany someone on foot.

  3. 3.

    To take an animal for a walk.

  4. 4.

    (Baseball) To reach first base after four balls.

  5. 5.

    An act of traveling on foot.

  6. 6.

    A route or area for walking.

  7. 7.

    A person's manner of walking.

Related words

Antonyms: run, sit, stand
See also: hike, run, step, stroll
Synonyms: amble, march, stride, stroll

Etymology

From Old English "wealcan" meaning "to roll, toss," and "wealcian" meaning "to roll up, curl." The sense of "to move on foot" developed in Middle English, possibly influenced by Old Norse "valka" meaning "to drag about."