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walk
1 of 2
verb
ˈwȯk
walked; walking; walks
Synonyms of walk
intransitive verb
1
a
: to move along on foot : advance by steps
b
: to come or go easily or readily
c
: to go at a walk
d
: to go on foot for exercise or pleasure
2
baseball
: to advance to first base by taking four pitches that are balls (see ball entry 1 sense 4a) : to go to first base as a result of a base on balls
3
: to avoid criminal prosecution or conviction
walked on a technicality
4
a
: walk out
walked over problems with management
b
: to pursue a course of action or way of life : conduct oneself : behave
walk warily
c
: to be or act in association : continue in union
the British and American peoples will … walk together side by side … in peace—Sir Winston Churchill
5
of an astronaut
: to move about in space outside a spacecraft
6
of an inanimate object
a
: to move in a manner that is suggestive of walking
b
: to stand with an appearance suggestive of strides
pylons walking across the valley
7
a
of a spirit
: to move about in visible form : appear
b
of a ship
: to make headway
c
obsolete
: roam, wander
transitive verb
1
a
: to cause (an animal) to go at a walk : take for a walk
walking a dog
b(1)
: to cause to move by walking
walked her bicycle up the hill
(2)
: to haul (something, such as an anchor) by walking round the capstan
2
a
: to accompany on foot : walk with
walked her home
b
: to compel to walk (as by a command)
c
: to bring to a specified condition by walking
walked us off our feet
3
: to follow on foot for the purpose of measuring, surveying, or inspecting
walk a boundary
4
: to move (an object) in a manner suggestive of walking
5
a
: to pass on foot or as if on foot through, along, over, or upon : traverse, perambulate
walk the streets walk a tightrope
b
: to perform or accomplish by going on foot
walk guard
6
baseball
: to cause (a batter) to advance to first base by pitching four balls : to give a base on balls to
7
: to perform (a dance) at a walking pace
walk a quadrille
walk
2 of 2
noun
plural walks
1
a
: an act or instance of going on foot especially for exercise or pleasure
go for a walk took a long walk around the neighborhood
see also take a walk
b
: space walk
2
: a place designed for walking:
a(1)
: a path specially arranged or paved for walking
(2)
: sidewalk
b
: a public avenue for promenading : promenade
c
: a railed platform above the roof of a dwelling house
d
: ropewalk
3
: distance to be walked
a quarter mile walk from here
4
: an accustomed place of walking : haunt
5
: a place or area of land in which animals feed and exercise with minimal restraint
6
baseball
: an advance to first base awarded to a baseball player who during a turn at bat takes four pitches that are balls (see ball entry 1 sense 4a) : base on balls
7
: characteristic manner of walking
his walk is just like his father's
8
British
: a ceremonial procession
9
a
: a low rate of speed
the shortage of raw materials slowed production to a walk
b
: the gait of a biped in which the feet are lifted alternately with one foot not clear of the ground before the other touches
c
: the gait of a quadruped in which there are always at least two feet on the ground
specifically
: a 4-beat gait of a horse in which the feet strike the ground in the sequence near hind, near fore, off hind, off fore
10
: a route regularly traversed by a person in the performance of a particular activity (such as patrolling, begging, or vending)
11
a
: social or economic status
all walks of life
b(1)
: range or sphere of action : field, province
(2)
: vocation
12
: manner of living : conduct, behavior
13
: an easy victory
won in a walk
Phrases
walk away from
1
: to give up or leave behind willingly : abandon
2
: to survive (an accident) with little or no injury
3
: to outrun or get the better of without difficulty
walk off with
1
a
: to steal and take away
b
: to take over unexpectedly from someone else : steal sense 1d
walked off with the show
2
: to win or gain especially by outdoing one's competitors without difficulty
walk on
: to take advantage of : abuse
walk on eggshells
or walk on eggs
: to exercise extreme caution
walk over
: to treat contemptuously
walk the plank
1
: to walk under compulsion over the side of a ship into the sea
2
: to resign an office or position under compulsion
walk through
1
: to go through (a theatrical role, a familiar activity, etc.) perfunctorily (as in an early stage of rehearsal)
2
: to guide (someone, such as a novice) through an unfamiliar or complex procedure step-by-step
3
: to deal with or carry out perfunctorily
walk in the park
: an easy or pleasurable experience
Synonyms
Verb
ambulate
foot (it)
hoof (it)
leg (it)
pad
step
traipse
tread
Noun
amble
constitutional
perambulation
ramble
range
saunter
stroll
turn
wander
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Examples of walk in a Sentence
Verb
Is your grandson walking yet?
He walks home from school every day.
It's not far; you can walk there in five minutes.
It was a while after the accident before she could walk again.
He walked away without saying goodbye!
She turned and walked away from him.
The driver walked away from the accident unharmed.
They walk around the neighborhood every morning for exercise.
We walked around the city all day seeing the sights.
He walked to the store.
Noun
The cliff walk along the ocean is very popular.
Many exotic plants can be found along the walk.
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Recent Examples on the WebVerb
Just don’t eat and walk at the same time, which is culturally frowned upon.
—Laura Manske, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
Removing sidewalk seating during two peak weekends will mean more spring breakers walking near hotels and restaurants on the west side of Ocean Drive, the group said, putting guests and workers at risk if there’s a stampede, something that has happened in recent years past.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Minutes later, Albuquerque and her mother, the legendary artist Lita Albuquerque, walked up to the Deitch booth, a happy pair exuding joy and praising the collaborative atmosphere of Frieze.
—Hadley Meares, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Mar. 2024
Every morning, Elijah Wooten walks through the Westview Community Cemetery.
—Gerard Albert, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024
Mother and son walked on the beach while Paltrow and Apple enjoyed a matching pajama selfie.
—Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 1 Mar. 2024
After that, Pollard said, Jackson and his friends walked toward him and his cousin.
—Olivia Diaz, Washington Post, 1 Mar. 2024
Despite its cutthroat reservation queue, Libertine also doesn’t see a ton of people trying to walk in for a meal because its location doesn’t see much foot traffic.
—Li Goldstein, Bon Appétit, 29 Feb. 2024
Closer to the lodge, the woodland is also explored on walking safaris.
—Lauren Jade Hill, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2024
Noun
Sarah Ferguson wore a bold blue blazer in London, and Ryan Reynolds sported warm winter clothing on a neighborhood walk.
—Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 2 Mar. 2024
Ziehl allowed four runs — three earned — on six hits and a walk in six innings.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 2 Mar. 2024
Jackson Klein threw his second straight no-hitter with 13 strikeouts and no walks.
—Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2024
Chandler vice mayor announces safety ordinance dedicated to Preston Lord at community walk New community going up in city of Maricopa; home prices to start in low $300,000s A $1 billion metro Phoenix battery plant that will bring 3,000 jobs moves forward Car theft is up in Phoenix.
—Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic, 1 Mar. 2024
The mourners were of all ages and walks of life, and top foreign diplomats came as well, among them the ambassadors to Russia of the United States, France and Germany.
—Nick Spicer, NPR, 1 Mar. 2024
For now, the Oakland resident believes Clio’s can provide an oasis to people craving a communal space, perhaps before or after a walk at nearby Lake Merritt.
—Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2024
Contra The Russian Prison Service has said Navalny felt unwell after a walk and lost consciousness.
—James Farrell, Forbes, 17 Feb. 2024
Endless cycle of promises and violence Orient House in East Jerusalem, set in a lush garden just a short walk from the Old City, was once the unofficial headquarters of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO).
—Ivana Kottasová, CNN, 17 Feb. 2024
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English walken "to roll, toss about (of the sea, waves), wander, journey, go, go on foot, stroll, move about on earth (of a dead person's spirit), be in motion, circulate, be present, live," going back to Old English wealcan (strong verb) and wealcian (weak verb) "to toss about, work with the hands, turn over (in the mind), (of waves or the sea) to roll, surge," going back to Germanic *walkan- (whence also Middle Dutch walken "to knead, full [cloth]," Old High German giwalchen "fulled, thickened," as weak verbs Old Icelandic válka "to roll, stamp," velkja "to toss about"), of uncertain origin
Note:
The Middle English verb experienced a remarkable degree of semantic diversification not paralleled in other Germanic languages, taking it far from its Old English sources, and leading to the usual modern meaning "to go by foot"; see detailed discussion of forms and meanings in Oxford English Dictionary, third edition. — The Germanic verb *walkan- has been compared with Sanskrit válgati "(s/he) leaps, bounds, (it) surges," and, more remotely, Latvian val͂gs "rope." However, as pointed out by G. Kroonen (Etymological Dictionary of Proto-Germanic, Brill, 2013), there is a parallel verb *walgōn- evident in Middle Dutch walghen (in mi walghet "I feel nauseous"), Middle Low German walgen "to wrestle, strive," Old High German walgōn "to roll." If this etymon goes back to Indo-European *u̯olgh-, it cannot be related to the Sanskrit verb. Both *walkan- and *walgōn- have been seen as representing root extensions of Indo-European *u̯el- "roll"; see welter entry 1.
Noun
Middle English walk, walke, noun derivative of walken "to journey, walk entry 1"
First Known Use
Verb
12th century, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 7c Noun
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of walk was
in the 12th century
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Phrases Containing walk
cock of the walk
every walk of life
perp walk
power walk
sheep walk
run/walk into a buzz saw
space walk
walk back
walk before one can run
walk it
walk off the/one's job
walk-off
walk out
walk out the door
walk over
walk tall
walk the walk
walk the streets
walk-up
widow's walk
slow-walk
walk before one runs
walk-in closet
random walk
walk into
walk in on
walk through
walk on
walk away with (something)
walk-in
walk away from
walk down the aisle
take a walk
walk off with
walk the plank
walk on eggshells
walk on eggs
walk out on
walk in the park
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walk
1 of 2
verb
ˈwȯk
1
: to move or cause to move along on foot at a natural slow gait
walk to town walk a horse up a hill
2
: to pass over, through, or along by walking
walk the streets
3
: to perform or accomplish by walking
walk guard
4
: to take or cause to take first base with a base on balls
walk
2 of 2
noun
1
: a going on foot
go for a walk
2
: a place, path, or course for walking
3
: distance to be walked
it's a long walk
4
a
: manner of living : conduct, behavior
b
: social or economic status
various walks of life
5
a
: manner of walking
b
: a way of moving by a four-footed animal in which there are always at least two feet on the ground
especially
: a slow way of moving by a horse in which the feet strike the ground in the sequence of left hind foot, left front foot, right hind foot, right front foot
6
: base on balls
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walk verb
(MOVE ON FOOT)
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A1 [ I or T ] to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, allowing each foot to touch the ground before lifting the next: I walked home. A cat was walking along the top of the fence. He walks two miles to work every morning. See also
jaywalk mainly US
sleepwalk
Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples
to walkwalkThe baby has just learned to walk. strideShe strode purposefully up to the desk and demanded to speak to the manager.marchHe marched right in to the office and demanded to see the governor.strollWe strolled along the beach.wanderShe wandered from room to room, not sure of what she was looking for.ambleShe ambled down the street, looking in shop windows.
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B1 [ T ] to go with someone to a particular place, for example because you want to protect them from danger, or show them the way: walk someone to something He offered to walk her home/to the station.
B1 [ T ] to take an animal, especially a dog, for a walk: She walks the dog for an hour every afternoon.
a walking disaster, encyclopedia, etc.
someone who seems to be a human form of disaster, encyclopedia, etc.: You broke another pair of glasses? You're just a walking disaster!
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More examplesFewer examplesWe'd better walk a bit quicker - it's going to take forever if we go at this pace.We walked along the beach collecting small crabs in a bucket.He walks with a limp.We were just walking along, chatting.I walked backwards towards the door.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Walking and walkers
bring/call something/someone to heel idiom
cavalcade
constitutional
foot traffic
hiker
hoof it idiom
processionally
race walking
rambler
rambling
retread
shanks's pony
sleepwalk
tramp
tread
trekking
trekking pole
walkable
walkabout
walkies
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Taking someone somewhere or telling them the way
walk verb
(FREE TO GO)
[ I ] to not be charged with a crime, or to be allowed to leave a court after being found not guilty of a crime: If police don't get the right evidence, he'll walk.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Court cases, orders & decisions
actionable
actionably
administer
admissibility
admissible
extinguishment
extrajudicial
extrajudicially
fatal accident inquiry
federal case
pay damages
plea bargain
plea bargaining
pleading
post bail
the Webster ruling
waiver
walk free idiom
wardship
witness to something
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Freedom to act
walk verb
(LEAVE)
[ I ] to suddenly leave a job or other situation because you have not been given what you want: Pay essential workers $650 a week or we walk. "Get real or we walk" UK warns Brussels as Brexit trade deal talks resume. You give me twenty percent discount on the price or I walk.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Departing
abandon
abandon ship
abandonment
absquatulate
backward
gone
move
p.o.q.
peel away/off
piss off
pull
pull out
pull something off
push along
sea
turf something out
vacate
vamoose
walk off (somewhere)
walk out
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walk verb
(SPORTS)
[ I ]
sports
specialized In cricket, if a batter (= the player who tries to hit the ball) walks, they choose to leave the field without waiting for the umpire (= the person who makes certain that the rules are obeyed) to make a decision about whether they are out (= their turn to bat is finished): He nicked an outswinger to the keeper and walked without waiting for the umpire to lift his finger. The batter refused to walk, even though all the fielders knew that he had hit it.
[ I or T ]
sports
specialized in baseball, to receive four balls outside the hitting area and be allowed to go to first base, or to throw the ball outside the hitting area four times so that the batter is allowed to go to first base: The first batters either missed or walked. He would have had a perfect game, except he walked a batter in the final inning.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Cricket
12th man
all out
all-rounder
arm ball
asking rate
bat
batting
bowl
hook
infield
jaffa
king pair
late cut
leg break
strike rate
sundries
switch-hit
tail
tailender
third man
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Baseball & rounders
walk verb
(DO EASILY)
[ T ] UK informal to pass or win something, such as an exam or game, easily: She'll walk the interview - the job is practically hers already.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Succeeding, achieving and fulfilling
A game
accomplish
achieve
acquit
actualize
bear
get through
get to/reach first base idiom
go far idiom
go from strength to strength idiom
go into orbit idiom
grade
kill
rise
sail through (something)
scale the heights idiom
scrape through (something)
sew something up
slam dunk
stand out
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See also
walk/be on eggshellsIdioms
walk all over someone
walk free
walk it
walk on air
walk right into something
walk the walkPhrasal verbs
walk away
walk away with something
walk back something
walk in on someone
walk into something
walk off (somewhere)
walk something off
walk off with something
walk out
walk through something
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walk someone through something
walknoun uk
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A2 [ C ] a journey that you make by walking, often for enjoyment: go for/take a walk He went for/took a walk around the block, to get some air. They went on a ten-mile walk to raise money for charity. Every afternoon she takes her grandfather out for a walk. See also
boardwalk US
catwalk
crosswalk US
sidewalk US
spacewalk
C1 [ C ] a path or route where people can walk for enjoyment: Do you know any nice walks around here?
[ S ] a way of walking: He has a strange waddling sort of walk.
[ S ] walking speed: She slowed the horses to a walk.
a short, five-minute, ten-minute, etc. walk
a journey that takes a short time, five minutes, ten minutes, etc. when you walk: a short, five-minute, ten-minute, etc. walk away The school is only a five-minute walk away.
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[ C ] in baseball, an occasion when a batter is allowed to go to first base after the pitcher has thrown the ball outside the hitting area four times
More examplesFewer examplesI went for a walk to try to sober up.I always like to take a walk after lunch.Shall we brave the snow and go for a walk ?It says in the guide that this area of the countryside offers some of the best walks in England.He neglects that poor dog - he never takes him for walks or gives him any attention.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Walking and walkers
bring/call something/someone to heel idiom
cavalcade
constitutional
foot traffic
hiker
hoof it idiom
processionally
race walking
rambler
rambling
retread
shanks's pony
sleepwalk
tramp
tread
trekking
trekking pole
walkable
walkabout
walkies
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Baseball & rounders
Idioms
a walk in the park
walk of life
(Definition of walk from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)
walk | American Dictionary
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to move along by putting one foot in front of the other, or to move a distance in this way: [ I ] I walked home. [ I ] We just walked past a famous actress. [ I ] They walked all around Chinatown. [ I ] I walk to work every morning. [ T ] It’s not that far – you can walk it in half an hour. [ T ] We must have walked miles today.
To walk someone to a particular place is to walk with the person until the place has been reached: [ T ] He offered to walk her home.
To walk an animal, esp. a dog, is to bring it outside with you to walk.
Idiom
walk the walkPhrasal verbs
walk all over someone
walk away/off with something
walk off with something
walk out
walk out on someone/something
walk (someone) through something
walknoun [ C ] us
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an act of moving along by putting one foot in front of the other, or moving a distance in this, esp. for pleasure or exercise: He went for/took a walk around the block.
Idiom
walks of life
(Definition of walk from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
walk | Business English
walkverb [ I or T ] uk
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walk all over sb informal
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to treat someone badly: The unions accused management of walking all over their staff.
walk off the job US
to stop working because you are angry or unhappy about something: Autoworkers walked off the job after the unions failed to reach an agreement over pay.
walk the plank informal
to be forced to leave your job because of something bad you have done: The expenses scandal gave several ministers no option but to walk the plank.
walk the talk informal
to do the things you have said you would do, especially when you reach a position of power: Business groups are waiting to see if the incoming Governor will walk the talk on promises to boost the state's economy. Compare
talk the talk
walk the walk informal
to do the things you have planned and promised to do: The country has yet to see whether the new leader can walk the walk. Compare
talk the talk
Phrasal verbs
walk into sth
walk out
walk out on sth
walknoun [ C ] uk
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walk of life
used to refer to the job you do or the part of society you belong to: We employ people from all walks of life.
(Definition of walk from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Examples of walk
walk
I'd walk past a corner and everything was suddenly different.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
The empirical evidence shows that for some countries we can reject the hypothesis that exchange rates are random walks.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
We state the theorem only for the simple random walk, although it was originally stated for more general (strongly reversible) walks.
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We also use the combinatorial method to study random walks on the circle.
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His method uses return times of random walks to estimate the size of connected components.
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Harmonic functions have an interesting relation to random walks.
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In this paper we shall show that this conjecture holds for the branching random walk.
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In the case of random walks in convex bodies, we show that this new bound is better than the known bounds for the worst case.
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In other words, it increases the steepness of the bowl walls and thereby restricts the random walk more efficiently.
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They typically occur at the ends of meetings, often as people are walking out of a room, and even during social breaks.
From the Cambridge English Corpus
For a biped motion velocity higher than 1.5 m/s, walking cannot be produced by the chosen actuator, but running is possible.
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An irregular catchment area, based on actual travel times, could only be reconstructed by actively walking away from a site in different directions.
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The method is based on counting finite self-avoiding walks.
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During the day, some ants regularly walked all over inflorescence at all stages and even entered inside open spathes.
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A non-motivic, walking bass line provides steady harmonic support for the voice.
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walk (MOVE ON FOOT)
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a short, five-minute, ten-minute, etc. walk
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All you need to start walking is a sturdy pair of walking shoes. Read on to learn about some of the benefits of walking. 1. Burn calories Walking can help you burn calories. Burning calories can help you maintain or lose weight. Your actual calorie burn will depend on several factors, including: walking speeddistance coveredterrain (you’ll burn more calories walking uphill than you’ll burn on a flat surface)your weightYou can determine your actual calorie burn through a calorie calculator. For a general estimate, you can also refer to this chart. 2. Strengthen the heart Walking at least 30 minutes a day, five days a week can reduce your risk for coronary heart disease by about 19 percent. And your risk may reduce even more when you increase the duration or distance you walk per day. 3. Can help lower your blood sugar Taking a short walk after eating may help lower your blood sugar. A small study found that taking a 15-minute walk three times a day (after breakfast, lunch, and dinner) improved blood sugar levels more than taking a 45-minute walk at another point during the day. More research is needed to confirm these findings, though. Consider making a post-meal walk a regular part of your routine. It can also help you fit exercise in throughout the day. 4. Eases joint painWalking can help protect the joints, including your knees and hips. That’s because it helps lubricate and strengthen the muscles that support the joints. Walking may also provide benefits for people living with arthritis, such as reducing pain. And walking 5 to 6 miles a week may also help prevent arthritis. 5. Boosts immune function Walking may reduce your risk for developing a cold or the flu. One study tracked 1,000 adults during flu season. Those who walked at a moderate pace for 30 to 45 minutes a day had 43 percent fewer sick days and fewer upper respiratory tract infections overall. Their symptoms were also lessened if they did get sick. That was compared to adults in the study who were sedentary. Try to get in a daily walk to experience these benefits. If you live in a cold climate, you can try to walk on a treadmill or around an indoor mall.6. Boost your energy Going for a walk when you’re tired may be a more effective energy boost than grabbing a cup of coffee. Walking increases oxygen flow through the body. It can also increase levels of cortisol, epinephrine, and norepinephrine. Those are the hormones that help elevate energy levels. 7. Improve your mood Walking can help your mental health. Studies show it can help reduce anxiety, depression, and a negative mood. It can also boost self-esteem and reduce symptoms of social withdrawal. To experience these benefits, aim for 30 minutes of brisk walking or other moderate intensity exercise three days a week. You can also break it up into three 10-minute walks. 8. Extend your lifeWalking at a faster pace could extend your life. Researchers found that walking at an average pace compared to a slow pace resulted in a 20 percent reduced risk of overall death. But walking at a brisk or fast pace (at least 4 miles per hour) reduced the risk by 24 percent. The study looked at the association of walking at a faster pace with factors like overall causes of death, cardiovascular disease, and death from cancer. 9. Tone your legs Walking can strengthen the muscles in your legs. To build up more strength, walk in a hilly area or on a treadmill with an incline. Or find routes with stairs. Also trade off walking with other cross-training activities like cycling or jogging. You can also perform resistance exercises like squats, lunges, and leg curls to further tone and strengthen your leg muscles. 10. Creative thinking Walking may help clear your head and help you think creatively. A study that included four experiments compared people trying to think of new ideas while they were walking or sitting. Researchers found participants did better while walking, particularly while walking outdoors. The researchers concluded that walking opens up a free flow of ideas and is a simple way to increase creativity and get physical activity at the same time. Try to initiate a walking meeting with your colleagues the next time you’re stuck on a problem at work. Tips for staying safe while walking To ensure your safety while walking, follow these tips: Walk in areas designated for pedestrians. Look for well-lit areas if possible. If you walk in the evening or early morning hours, wear a reflective vest or light so cars can see you.Wear sturdy shoes with good heel and arch support. Wear loose, comfortable clothing.Drink plenty of water before and after your walk to stay hydrated.Wear sunscreen to prevent sunburn, even on cloudy days.How to get startedTo get started walking, all you’ll need is a pair of sturdy walking shoes. Choose a walking route near your home. Or look for a scenic place to walk in your area, such as a trail or on the beach. You can also recruit a friend or family member to walk with you and hold you accountable. Alternatively, you can add walking into your daily routine. Here are some ideas: If you commute, get off your bus or train one stop early and walk the rest of the way to work.Park farther away from your office than usual and walk to and from your car. Consider walking instead of driving when you run errands. You can complete your tasks and fit in exercise at the same time. The takeawayWalking can fulfill daily recommended exercise for people of all ages and fitness levels. Consider getting a pedometer or other fitness tracker to keep track of your daily steps. Here are some to check out.Choose a walking route and daily step goal that’s appropriate for your age and fitness level. Warm and cool down before walking to avoid injury. Always speak to your doctor before starting a new fitness routine. How we reviewed this article:SourcesHistoryHealthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.Barron J. (2010). Walk away from colds.https://jonbarron.org/article/walk-away-colds5 surprising benefits of walking. (n.d.).https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/5-surprising-benefits-of-walkingMayo Clinic Staff. (2016). Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your health.https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/walking/art-20046261Morris JN, et al. (1997). Walking to health. DOI:https://doi.org/10.2165/00007256-199723050-00004Murtagh EM, et al. (2010). Walking: The first steps in cardiovascular disease prevention. DOI:https://journals.lww.com/co-cardiology/Abstract/2010/09000/Walking__the_first_steps_in_cardiovascular_disease.12.aspxNieman DC, et al. (2011). Upper respiratory tract infection is reduced in physically fit and active adults. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsm.2010.077875Oppezzo M, et al. (2014). Give your ideas some legs: The positive effect of walking on creative thinking. DOI:http://psycnet.apa.org/doi/10.1037/a0036577Puetz TW, et al. (2006). Effects of chronic exercise on feelings of energy and fatigue: A quantitative synthesis. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1037/0033-2909.132.6.866Randolph DD, et al. (2017). Stair walking is more energizing than low dose caffeine in sleep deprived young women. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physbeh.2017.03.013Sharma A, et al. (2006). Exercise for mental health.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1470658/Stamatkis E, et al. (2018). Self-rated walking pace and all-cause, cardiovascular disease and cancer mortality: Individual participant pooled analysis of 50 walkers from 11 population British cohorts. DOI:http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bjsports-2017-098677Strengthen your legs (n.d.).https://hr.duke.edu/wellness/runwalk-club/training-education/strengthen-your-legsWilliams PT, et al. (2013). Walking versus running for hypertension, cholesterol, and diabetes mellitus risk reduction. DOI:https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/ATVBAHA.112.300878Zheng H, et al. (2009). Quantifying the dose-response of walking in reducing coronary heart disease risk: Meta-analysis. 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Train yourself to walk the right way for a multitude of health benefits
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Are you ready to get in shape without spending tons of time and energy on a complicated workout routine? Walking is one of the best low-impact exercises out there, and it’s also one of the cheapest and easiest ways to get healthier. While it might sound totally easy to just hop up and start walking, there actually is a right way (and a wrong way!) to walk. In this article, we’ll tell you the proper walking form as well as some quick tips to help get you started on your exercise journey today. So what are you waiting for? Let’s walk!
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Stand up straight with your head held high, and look forward as you walk.
Put your heel down first as you take a step, then let your toe come down. Push off with your other foot as you raise your heel and take another step.
Try not to hyperextend your knee to avoid hurting your ligaments. Keep a slight bend in your knee with every step you take.
Take quick, short strides rather than slow long ones.
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Keep your back straight and your head held high. Good walking posture will help you avoid injury and walk for longer. When you start walking, stand up straight, and look about 15 ft (4.6 m) in front of you. Keep your chin parallel to the ground, and move your shoulders naturally as you swing your arms.[1]
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Relax your neck, shoulders, and back. Although your posture should be strong, your body should not be held too stiffly as you walk.
Walking with good posture improves your blood circulation, and can even help lower your blood pressure.
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Walk heel to toe. When walking, you should step forward with your foot. Let your heel land on the ground in front of you. Then, roll your foot forward, transferring your weight to the ball of your foot. With your other foot, raise your heel, push your foot off the ground with your big toe, and repeat the first process.[2]
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Walking is different from running. Your feet should never lift off the ground completely at the same time.
Find a stride that's comfortable for you. If you're losing track of the heel-to-toe motion, and aren't rolling your feet consistently, you may need to slow down.
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Avoid hyperextending your knee. Maintain a slight bend in your knee when walking, especially if you're prone to hyperextending your knee when standing. This will feel strange at first, but eventually your knees will adapt. Hyperextending your knee means moving your knee backwards slightly when standing or walking. Some people may have a natural tendency to hyperextend their knees, but hyperextending your knee can cause increased stress to your joints. When walking, be conscious of your knees to avoid hyperextending them.[3]
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Go slowly up stairs, moving in slow and deliberate motions.
Avoid wearing heels too frequently, as this can encourage knee hyperextension.
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Keep your hips facing forward. As you walk, make sure your hips aren’t swinging from side to side. Keep them facing in front of you, holding steady as you walk. You may have to shorten your stride as you get used to doing this.[4]
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Swaying your hips puts unnecessary stress on your hip flexors, which can lead to pain and cramping.
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Engage your core as you walk. Make a conscious effort to engage your abs and the muscles in your torso. This will help keep your posture upright and your head held high. Swing your arms with a slight bend in the elbows if you want. Tighten your stomach muscles, and don’t arch your back forward or backward.[5]
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Take quick, not long, strides. When most people think of walking quickly, they often imagine themselves stepping in long strides. However, taking too long of a stride can hurt your lower back over time. Instead, take small, quick steps to pick up the pace.[6]
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Warm up your body for 5 to 10 minutes before walking. Warming up your body by starting slowly when you walk will reduce over-exertion on your muscles. Make circles with each ankle, swing each leg, make slow circles with your hips or legs, make arm circles, march in place, and swing your legs back and forth to loosen up your muscles.[7]
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If this is your first time walking for exercise, take a few extra minutes to warm up first. That way, you’ll avoid over-exerting yourself, which could lead to injury.
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Start with slow, short walks. As with any exercise regimen, you might be more likely to quit walking if you try to do too much too soon. You also could strain your muscles. Be patient and work up to longer walks.[8]
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Even though walking is a low-impact exercise, your muscles, joints and feet must adjust to new activity levels to avoid soreness and injury. Motivate yourself by remembering that you can burn about 400 calories from a brisk walk, although it takes about 5 miles to do so.
If you want to lose weight, it’s a good idea to also reduce how many calories you eat per day and to eat healthier unprocessed foods. Try to add 2,000 steps into your daily routine when you first start walking. Sometimes you can add steps just by making small lifestyle choices every single day, such as taking the stairs at work when you could take the elevator.
If you don’t see weight loss right away, it might be because you are starting to build up muscle, which is good. Be patient, and you will see results over the course of time. Slowly add more steps each week.
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Walk at a brisk pace. To get the greatest health benefits from walking, try to walk at a slightly faster pace than a mere stroll. Strive to walk with quick, not long, steps.[9]
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Walking should be a moderate-intensity aerobic activity. This means that you’ve broken a sweat and your heart rate has risen.
How can you tell if you’re walking fast enough? You should be able to talk but not sing a song while you’re walking.
Three miles per hour is a good pace if you’re walking to improve your health. If you’re walking to lose weight, pick up the pace to 4 miles in an hour, which is a 15-minute mile.
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Aim to walk 30 minutes per day, 4 days a week. This moderate walking routine will not only help you lose weight, but will improve circulation, build muscle, and keep your heart healthy.[10]
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Make a schedule that works for you, and try to stick to a routine to be consistent.
One benefit of walking is that you don’t need a lot of specialized equipment to do it. You can walk wherever you are, even if you are on vacation. You don’t need to be in great shape to start doing it.
Walking daily (or almost daily) helps prevent heart disease, control the risk of diabetes, and can even lower your blood pressure.[11]
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Track your steps with a pedometer. While it’s not strictly necessary, many people find using a pedometer helpful when tracking their steps. You can either buy an external one to wear on your person, or you can use your smartphone to count your steps and track your goals.[12]
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Shoot for walking 10,000 steps a day.
Record your steps every day and figure out your daily and weekly average. The goal is for the average to go up gradually as your endurance increases and you walk more.
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Buy decent shoes for walking. Walking is a very inexpensive form of exercise, but you do need to choose comfortable shoes. Find running shoes or tennis shoes that give you adequate support and don’t cause blisters when you wear them for long periods of time.[13]
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Shoes suitable for walking should bend through the ball of the feet pretty easily while still being fairly durable. Choose a shoe with a low heel.
High tops are not a great choice for walking unless they are specifically designed for walking or hiking, which a few of them are.
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Wear loose-fitting workout clothing. Choosing the right workout gear will help you stay cool and comfortable as you walk. Look for moisture-wicking fabrics, like polyester blends or wool, to wick sweat away as you exercise.[14]
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Beware of the sun, depending on the season and climate. If it’s sunny, be sure to wear sunscreen and cover up with a hat.
Wear a jacket if it’s cold or might rain. Make sure that you look at the weather forecast before walking so you’re dressed appropriately for the temperature.
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Article SummaryXTo walk correctly, make sure you’re standing up straight and looking about 10 to 20 feet (or 3 to 6 meters) in front of you, since looking down while you walk is bad for your neck. You should also try to keep your knees slightly bent while you’re walking to decrease the impact on your joints, but don't do anything that feels unnatural. If you’re trying to walk more for exercise, focus on taking quick steps or walking uphill, which will help you break a sweat and get your heart rate up. You might aim to walk at a pace where you're still able to talk but too out of breath to sing. If you're just getting started, go for a 15-30 minute walk around your neighborhood 3 times a week to start building up your endurance. Keep reading for tips from our reviewer on how a fitness tracker or pedometer can help motivate you to walk!
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But knowing how to walk with the right technique and good posture can help:keep your bones and joints aligned properlydecrease wear and tear on your joints, muscles, and ligamentsprevent back, hip, neck, and leg painreduce muscles aches and fatiguereduce the risk of injuriesimprove your balance and stability Walking with the right technique and posture isn’t difficult. But it does involve being mindful of how you move. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at how to walk properly with good posture. Tips for walking properlyWalking is an activity that involves your entire body. To fully understand how to walk correctly, it helps to focus on each part of the body, from head to toe. Keep your head upWhen you’re walking, focus on standing tall with your chin parallel to the ground and your ears aligned above your shoulders. Imagine your head being pulled up gently by an invisible piece of string that’s attached to the ceiling. This may help prevent you from dropping your head into your chest while you walk. Keep your eyes and gaze forward. Focus on an area about 10 to 20 feet ahead of you while you walk. Lengthen your backFocus on elongating your spine while you walk. Try to avoid slouching, hunching, or leaning forward, which can put stress on your back muscles. Keep your shoulders down and backYour shoulders also play a key role in your walking posture and technique. If your shoulders are tense or hunched forward, it can strain the muscles and joints in your shoulders, neck and upper back. To ensure that your shoulders are correctly aligned while you’re walking, do the following: Bring your shoulders up high in a shrug-like motion, then let them fall and relax. Using shoulder shrugs helps relieve tightness or tension, and puts your shoulders in a natural position that allows you to move your arms easily. Try to keep your shoulders loose and relaxed, not tensed up toward your ears or slouched forward. You can do shoulder shrugs occasionally while you’re walking to ensure that you’re keeping your shoulders relaxed and in the right position. Engage your coreYour core muscles also play an important role when you’re walking, and help you move more easily. As you take each step, focus on tightening and engaging your core muscles by pulling your belly button in toward your spine. This can help you maintain balance and stability. It can also relieve stress and pressure on your back as you walk. Swing your armsAs you walk, gently swing your arms back and forth at your sides. Make sure you swing your arms from your shoulders, not from your elbows.Don’t swing your arms across your body.Don’t swing your arms up too high. Keep them around your midsection, not around your chest.Step from heel to toeMaintain a steady heel-to-toe gait. This involves striking the ground with your heel first, then rolling through your heel to your toe, and pushing out of the step with your toe. Avoid flat-footed steps or striking the ground with your toes first. What not to do while walkingTo prevent injury or too much wear and tear on your muscles and joints, try to avoid the following habits. Don’t look down. Looking down at your feet or phone too frequently can put unnecessary strain on your neck.Don’t take very long strides. Your power comes from pushing off your rear leg. Research has shown that overstriding can put too much stress on your lower leg joints.Don’t roll your hips. Your hips should stay as level as possible while you walk.Don’t slouch. To avoid back and shoulder strain, keep your shoulders down and back when walking or standing, and focus on keeping your spine elongated. Don’t walk in the wrong shoes. If you’re going to be walking for more than a few minutes at a time, be sure to wear shoes that fit comfortably, have good arch and heel support, and are well cushioned to absorb the shock of your feet hitting the ground. What are the benefits of walking correctly?There are numerous physical and mental benefits of proper posture and good walking technique. These benefits include:Pain-free muscles and joints. Walking properly can help you avoid putting unnecessary stress and strain on the muscles, ligaments, and joints throughout your body. More energy. Walking with poor posture isn’t efficient. It can wear your muscles out faster, whereas walking with good form can conserve your energy.Better lung health. Walking tall with your shoulders back allows your lungs to expand fully, making breathing easier and more efficient. Improved circulation. When your body is properly aligned and moving correctly, it makes it easier for your blood to circulate to all parts of your body. Improved digestion. Your body is better able to digest your food when your internal organs aren’t compressed and there’s healthy blood flow to your digestive tract.Greater core strength. Your abdominal muscles benefit from walking tall and being properly engaged.Fewer tension headaches. If you walk with your head help up, not bending forward, it can help reduce neck strain, which may lead to fewer tension headaches.Better balance. When you walk properly with the correct posture, it may help improve your balance and make you less prone to falling. The bottom lineWalking properly with the right technique and posture has many benefits. It can reduce unnecessary stress and strain on your muscles and joints, prevent back pain and muscle aches, reduce your risk of injuries, and much more. Walking with the correct gait and posture isn’t hard to do, but it may take some practice. Some key tips involve walking tall, keeping your head up, your shoulders relaxed and back, and your core tightened. If you have any issues with your walking gait, or are unsure of how to walk with the correct posture, be sure to talk to your doctor or physical therapist about ways to improve your walking technique. Last medically reviewed on January 16, 2020How we reviewed this article:SourcesHealthline has strict sourcing guidelines and relies on peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical associations. We avoid using tertiary references. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy.Common posture mistakes and fixes. (2019).https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/common-posture-mistakes-and-fixes/The cost of being on your toes. (2010).https://archive.unews.utah.edu/news_releases/the-cost-of-being-on-your-toes/Perfecting your walking technique. (n.d.).https://www.health.harvard.edu/exercise-and-fitness/perfecting-your-walking-techniqueProper walking technique. 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You've decided to start walking for health and fitness, and now you need a plan to build your walking endurance and speed. As a beginner, you should focus on using good walking posture and technique as you steadily build your walking time.
Brisk walking for 30 minutes per day, totaling 150 minutes per week, is recommended by health authorities to reduce your health risks for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and other conditions.
Overview
While any amount of walking is beneficial, you can amplify the benefits by doubling the recommendation and walking a total of five hours a week, or by picking up the pace. The increased duration or intensity are particularly helpful if weight loss is your goal. Just remember that you'll also need to improve your diet for best results.
You can build a walking habit by walking at least five days per week and tracking your walks. If you have an ongoing health condition, talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise program.
Walking Schedule
Start each walk by checking your walking posture. You will want to walk at an easy pace for a couple of minutes before you speed up. Wear flexible athletic shoes and comfortable clothing. You can do your walking outdoors, indoors, or on a treadmill.
Week 1
Start with a 15-minute walk at an easy pace. Walk five days the first week. You want to build a habit, so consistency is important. Spread out your rest days, such as making day 3 a rest day and day 6 a rest day.
Weekly total goal: 60 to 75 minutes
Week 2
Add five minutes a day so you are walking for 20 minutes, five days a week. Or, you may wish to extend yourself more on some days, followed by a rest day.
Weekly total goal: 80 to 100 minutes
Week 3
Add five minutes a day so you are walking for 25 minutes, five days a week.
Weekly total goal: 100 to 125 minutes
Week 4
Add five minutes a day to walk for 30 minutes, five days a week.
Weekly total goal: 120 to 150 minutes
Tips
If you find any week to be difficult, repeat that week rather than adding more time. Do this until you are able to progress comfortably.
Once you are able to walk for 30 minutes at a time comfortably, you are ready to use a variety of different workouts to add intensity and endurance. A weekly walking workout plan includes walks with higher-intensity intervals, speed-building walks, and longer walks.
How Fast Should Beginners Walk?
Walkers should aim for a brisk walking pace to achieve a moderate-intensity walking workout. That is the exercise intensity that is associated with the best health benefits of walking. Moderate intensity is usually associated with walking a mile in 20 minutes or less, at a target heart rate of 64% to 76% of your maximum heart rate.
What brisk walking feels like:
Your breathing is heavier than normal.You are still able to carry on a full conversation while walking.You are not out of breath.
Don't worry if your speed is slower and heart rate lower during the initial weeks. Your first goal is to be able to walk for 30 to 60 minutes a day without injury. You will add speed and intensity later. Be consistent in how often and how far you walk before you try to walk faster.
You are likely to discover that using good walking posture and arm motion will result in walking faster.
If at any time during the walk you are experiencing difficulty, slow down further and return to your starting point. Be aware of warning symptoms of problems such as heart attack or stroke and seek medical assistance if needed. For instance if your shortness of breath is accompanied by chest pain, light headedness, or pain or numbness in the upper body, you may be experiencing a heart attack.
To reduce your risk of injury, gradually increase how long or how fast you walk, changing only one component at a time.
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Where to Go Next?
Once you have built your walking time and speed, you are ready to have some fun. You can train for a 5K walk, which is 5 kilometers or 3.1 miles long. This is a popular distance for charity walks and fun runs and will take 45 minutes to an hour to finish.
You can begin training to enjoy these events once you have built up to walking 30 minutes per day, five days per week. You may also want to join a walking group or club so you will have others to walk with and an incentive to keep going with your new walking habit.
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GamesDaily CrosswordWord PuzzleWord FinderAll gamesFeaturedWord of the DaySynonym of the DayWord of the YearNew wordsLanguage storiesAll featuredPop cultureSlangEmojiMemesAcronymsGender and sexualityAll pop cultureWriting tipsGrammar Coach™Writing hubGrammar essentialsCommonly confusedAll writing tipsGamesFeaturedPop cultureWriting tipswalk[ wawk ]show ipaSee synonyms for: walkwalkedwalkingwalks on Thesaurus.comverb (used without object)to advance or travel on foot at a moderate speed or pace; proceed by steps; move by advancing the feet alternately so that there is always one foot on the ground in bipedal locomotion and two or more feet on the ground in quadrupedal locomotion.to move about or travel on foot for exercise or pleasure: We can walk in the park after lunch.(of things) to move in a manner suggestive of walking, as through repeated vibrations or the effect of alternate expansion and contraction: If she keeps playing so hard, that vase will walk right off the piano.Baseball. to receive a base on balls.Slang. to go on strike; stage a walkout: The miners will walk unless they get a pay raise.to be acquitted or to be released or fined rather than sentenced to jail: If the prosecutor doesn't present his case well, the murderer may walk.to go about on the earth, or appear to living persons, as a ghost: to believe that spirits walk at night.(of a tool, pointer, or pen of a recording device, etc.) to glide, slip, or move from a straight course, fixed position, or the like: A regular drill bit may walk on a plastic surface when you first try to make a hole.When the earthquake started, the pen on the seismograph walked all over the paper.to conduct oneself in a particular manner; pursue a particular course of life: to walk humbly with thy God.Basketball. travel (def. 8). Obsolete. to be in motion or action.See moreverb (used with object)to proceed through, over, or upon at a moderate pace on foot: walking London streets by night;walking the floor all night.to cause to walk; lead, drive, or ride at a walk, as an animal: We walked our horses the last quarter of a mile.to force or help to walk, as a person: They were walking him around the room soon after his operation.to conduct or accompany on a walk: He walked them about the park.to move (a box, trunk, or other object) in a manner suggestive of walking, as by a rocking motion.Baseball. (of a pitcher) to give a base on balls to (a batter).to spend or pass (time) in walking (often followed by away): We walked the morning away along the beach.to cause or accomplish by walking:We saw them walking guard over the chain gang.to examine, measure, etc., by traversing on foot: to walk a track; to walk the boundaries of the property.Informal. to send (a person who has a reservation at a hotel) to another hotel because of overbooking: It's exasperating to find yourself walked when you arrive at a hotel late in the evening.See morenounan act or instance of walking, or going on foot at a moderate pace.an act, instance, or period of going somewhere on foot at a moderate pace for exercise or pleasure: After lunch we went for a walk on one of the nearby trails.a distance covered or to be covered on foot, often in terms of the time required: My cottage is about ten minutes' walk from a little general store.the gait or pace of a person or an animal that walks, or moves along on foot at slow or moderate speed: The horse allowed itself to be led at a walk around the paddock.a characteristic or individual manner of moving along on foot: It was impossible to mistake her walk.a department or branch of activity, or a particular line of work: They found every walk of life closed against them.Baseball. base on balls. a path or way for pedestrians at the side of a street or road; sidewalk.a place prepared or set apart for walking.a path in a garden or the like.a passage between rows of trees.an enclosed yard, pen, or the like where domestic animals are fed and left to exercise.the walk. race walking. a sheepwalk. a ropewalk. (in the West Indies) a plantation of trees, especially coffee trees.a group, company, or congregation, especially of snipes.British. the route of a street vendor, tradesman, or the like.the district or area in which such a route is located.a tract of forest land under the charge of one forester or keeper.Archaic. manner of behavior; conduct; course of life.Obsolete. a haunt or resort.See moreVerb Phraseswalk off, to get rid of by walking: to walk off a headache.walk off with, to remove illegally; steal.to win or attain, as in a competition: to walk off with the first prize for flower arrangements.to surpass one's competitors; win easily: to walk off with the fight.walk out, to go on strike.to leave in protest: to walk out of a committee meeting.walk out on, to leave unceremoniously; desert; forsake: to walk out on one's family.walk out with, British. to court or be courted by: Cook is walking out with the chauffeur.walk through, Theater, Television. to release (a play) by combining a reading aloud of the lines with the designated physical movements.Informal. to perform (a role, play, etc.) in a perfunctory manner.to make little or no effort in performing one's role: He didn't like the script and walked through his part.walk up, (of a hunter) to flush (game) by approaching noisily on foot and often with hunting dogs.See moreSee More DefinitionsIdioms about walktake a walk, Informal. to leave, especially abruptly and without any intention or prospect of returning (often used imperatively to indicate dismissal): If he doesn't get his way, he takes a walk.I don't need your advice, so take a walk.walk (someone) through, to guide or instruct carefully one step at a time: The teacher will walk the class through the entire testing procedure before the real test begins.walk Spanish, to be forced by another to walk on tiptoe.to walk cautiously.to be discharged or dismissed.to discharge or dismiss (someone).walk the plank. plank (def. 8). See More IdiomsOrigin of walk1First recorded before 1000; Middle English verb walken, Old English wealcan “to roll, toss,” gewealcan “to go”; cognate with Dutch, German walken “to full (cloth),” Old Norse vālka “to toss”; noun derivative of the verbOther words for walk1 step, stride, stroll, saunter, ambulate, perambulate, promenade 21 stroll, promenade, constitutional 24 step, carriage 26 sphere, area, field 28, 29 passage, footpath, alley, avenue 32 runSee synonyms for walk on Thesaurus.comOther words from walkun·walked, adjectiveWords Nearby walkWaleyWalfish BayWalhallawaliwalingwalkwalkablewalkaboutwalk all overwalkaround paywalkathonDictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024How to use walk in a sentenceHe has had years with control trouble and once led the league in walks.MLB teams can buy hope easier than championships | Thomas M. Boswell | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostWe also did our own stand-up paddleboarding, with our kids, David and Sophia, and went for long morning beach walks, rarely seeing others.A Maui vacation in three acts | Alex Pulaski | February 12, 2021 | Washington PostThe last time I saw a friend in person, for a long walk by the river, I returned home buzzing as if I had been to a party with a hundred people.The Most Practical Outdoor Dining Outfit Is a Snuggie | Jaya Saxena | February 9, 2021 | EaterRather, he understands when people from all walks of life are considered for important positions, the resulting workforce will be more diverse — and stronger for it.Washington’s front office looks nothing like it ever has before. That’s a reason for hope. | Barry Svrluga | February 4, 2021 | Washington PostWhen he senses that we’re getting ready for a walk, or just before or after we feed him, Archie looks around for the rabbit, grabs it in his mouth, then prances about, whipping it back and forth.My dog barked at me. What’s going on in that canine skull of his? | John Kelly | January 31, 2021 | Washington PostCreating PGCs from skin tissue, on the other hand, seems like a walk in the park compared to egg freezing.Men Will Someday Have Kids Without Women | Samantha Allen | January 3, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“They know there are drug spots,” said Wanda Williams, who was out for a walk with her son.Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown | Batya Ungar-Sargon | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEAST“They just walk around, they ride in their patrol cars, and they just pass by,” he said.Ground Zero of the NYPD Slowdown | Batya Ungar-Sargon | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTYour general reaction runs along the lines of: “When will these geezers give it up and go for a mall walk or something?”The World’s Toughest Political Quiz | Jeff Greenfield | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTOther footage shows him fleeing, keeping to a quick walk, jogging briefly, then walking again as he heads for a subway station.Exclusive: Inside a Cop-Killer’s Final Hours | Michael Daly | December 31, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe two women had no intention of bathing; they had just strolled down to the beach for a walk and to be alone and near the water.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinShe set off down Trafalgar Road in the mist and the rain, glad that she had been compelled to walk.Hilda Lessways | Arnold BennettI could see only the stretch of green before me, and I felt as if I must walk on forever, without coming to the end of it.The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinHe used to walk through the park, and note with pleasure the care that his father bestowed on the gigantic property.The Pit Town Coronet, Volume I (of 3) | Charles James WillsThe back of her head will be quite in line with her charming little bust, and I for one shall walk round and laugh in her face.Ancestors | Gertrude AthertonSee More ExamplesBritish Dictionary definitions for walkwalk/ (wɔːk) /verb(intr) to move along or travel on foot at a moderate rate; advance in such a manner that at least one foot is always on the ground(tr) to pass through, on, or over on foot, esp habitually(tr) to cause, assist, or force to move along at a moderate rate: to walk a dog(tr) to escort or conduct by walking: to walk someone home(intr) (of ghosts, spirits, etc) to appear or move about in visible form(of inanimate objects) to move or cause to move in a manner that resembles walking(intr) to follow a certain course or way of life: to walk in misery(tr) to bring into a certain condition by walking: I walked my shoes to shreds(tr) to measure, survey, or examine by walking(tr) baseball to allow a batter to go to first base without batting by throwing four balls outside of the strike zoneAlso: travel (intr) basketball to take more than two steps without passing or dribbling the ballto disappear or be stolen: where's my pencil? It seems to have walked(intr) slang, mainly US (in a court of law) to be acquitted or given a noncustodial sentencewalk it to win easilywalk the plank See plank 1 (def. 4)walk on air to be delighted or exhilaratedwalk tall informal to have self-respect or pridewalk the streets to be a prostituteto wander round a town or city, esp when looking for work or having nowhere to staywalk the walk or walk the talk informal to put theory into practice: you can talk the talk but can you walk the walk? See also talk (def. 15)See morenounthe act or an instance of walkingthe distance or extent walkeda manner of walking; gaita place set aside for walking; promenadea chosen profession or sphere of activity (esp in the phrase walk of life)a foot race in which competitors walkan arrangement of trees or shrubs in widely separated rowsthe space between such rowsan enclosed ground for the exercise or feeding of domestic animals, esp horsesmainly British the route covered in the course of work, as by a tradesman or postmana procession; march: Orange walkobsolete the section of a forest controlled by a keeperSee moreOrigin of walk1Old English wealcan; related to Old High German walchan, Sanskrit valgati he movesSee also walk away, walk into, walk off, walk out, walkover, walk throughDerived forms of walkwalkable, adjectiveCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012Other Idioms and Phrases with walkwalkIn addition to the idioms beginning with walkwalk all overwalk a tightropewalk away fromwalk away withwalking encyclopediawalking paperswalk off withwalk of lifewalk on airwalk on eggswalk outwalk overwalk tallwalk the floorwalk the plankwalk throughalso see: cock of the walkhands down (in a walk)worship the ground someone walks onSee More OriginsThe American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary
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