Synonyms for

Hike

Verb / haɪk / Another word for hike — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to walk in nature for exercise or pleasure

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

trek expedition journey peregrination

Informal

walk stroll ramble jaunt outing

Literary

pilgrimage sojourn excursion

Antonyms

descend halt loiter remain stay stop wait

Common collocations

  • go for a hike
  • take a hike
  • long hike
  • short hike
  • mountain hike
  • nature hike
  • hike through the woods
  • hike up a mountain

Word family

noun hike
verb hike
adjective hiking

Usage note

While 'hike' can refer to any long walk, it most commonly implies walking in a natural environment, often over rough terrain. 'Take a hike' can also be an informal, dismissive way to tell someone to go away.

Example sentences

  1. I went on a hike with my friends this weekend.
  2. We love to hike in the woods and see the trees and animals.
  3. My dog and I go on a hike every morning for exercise.
  4. I need to buy new hiking boots for my upcoming trip.
  5. The hike up the mountain was difficult but worth it for the view.

Quotes

  • The mountains are calling and I must go. - John Muir
  • All truly great thoughts are conceived by walking. - Friedrich Nietzsche
  • I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees. - Henry David Thoreau

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