Synonyms for

Walk

Verb / wɔ:k / / wɑ:k / Another word for walk — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to move on foot at a regular and fairly slow pace

Synonyms & similar words

walkway taketheair ride walking pass walkoflife paseo mannerofwalking baseonballs stroll hike march saunter trek ramble wander amble promenade roam stride step tread trudge perambulate go move proceed advance travel

Synonyms by register

Formal

stroll perambulate progress

Informal

amble hike trek cruise

Literary

wander roam saunter

Antonyms

run sprint dash gallop race scamper

Common collocations

  • walk the dog
  • walk to work
  • take a walk
  • walk away
  • walk out
  • walk in
  • walk around
  • walk slowly

Word family

noun walk
verb walk
adjective walkable
adverb walkingly

Usage note

While 'walk' is a general term, 'stroll' implies a leisurely pace, and 'perambulate' is a more formal or archaic term for walking.

Example sentences

  1. I like to walk my dog in the morning.
  2. We walked to the store instead of driving.
  3. She walks to school every day.
  4. Let's take a walk in the park.
  5. He walks with a limp.

Quotes

  • Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson
  • I can only meditate when I am walking. When I stop, I cease to think. - Jean-Jacques Rousseau
  • I have two doctors, my left leg and my right. - G. M. Trevelyan

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