walk

/wˈɔːk/

/ˈwɑk/, /ˈwɔk/

[verb] [noun]

to walk

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

antonyms : ride

1.1

to traverse or cover an area by walking

1.2

to move in a slow, relaxed manner, particularly in order to enjoy oneself

synonyms : take the air

1.3

to make a pet, usually a dog, exercise outside the house

1.4

to take a leisurely stroll through a particular place or environment

to accompany or guide someone somewhere as to ensure they get there without any problems or do not come to any harm

(of a batter in baseball) to advance to first base by not swinging at four pitches that are outside the strike zone

(of a pitcher in baseball) to give a batter first base by throwing four pitches outside the strike zone

to collaborate or act in unity with others towards a common purpose or goal

to live or conduct oneself in a specified manner, often guided by certain principles or beliefs

to vanish or be removed, usually without permission

(of a ghost) to become visible

(of a batsman in cricket) to leave the field voluntarily, without waiting for the umpire's decision, when the batsman believes they are out

to move while taking something along with one

to make something move in a manner that resembles the step-by-step motion of walking

to escape legal consequences and avoid punishment for a crime, typically due to legal technicalities

to move using one's hands or a support like stilts while maintaining a walking-like motion

to abruptly quit or exit a job, role, or commitment, often without warning or prior notice

(of a ship) to make forward progress or headway through the water

to perform a dance, typically at a slow or measured pace

Walk

[NOUN]

a short journey we take on foot

synonyms : walking

the act of walking somewhere

a path set aside for walking

synonyms : paseo

walkway

(baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

synonyms : base on balls

pass

manner of walking

synonyms : manner of walking

a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground

careers in general

synonyms : walk of life

Examples

1. A true leader walks the talk.

2. The slim model walked confidently on the runway.

3. The tall woman gracefully walked down the runway.

4. The old lady walked slowly with the support of her cane.

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