Meaning & use
a long hike
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UK/ə ˈlɒŋ haɪk/
US/ə ˈlɔːŋ haɪk/
Meaning
nouncountable
a walk over a long distance, especially in the countryside or hills, often lasting several hours or days
Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a long hike' or 'long hikes'.
Patterns
- go on a long hike
- take a long hike
- a long hike through something
We went on a long hike through the mountains and didn't get back until dark.
She packed water and snacks for a long hike in the national park.
Word forms
| plural | long hikes |
|---|
Common combinations
- go on a long hike
- They decided to go on a long hike along the coast.
- a long hike through the forest
- A long hike through the forest took most of the day.
- a long hike up a mountain
- The long hike up the mountain left us exhausted.
Synonyms and how they differ
- trek
- A trek is usually more difficult and often in remote areas; a long hike can be easier.
- walk
- A walk is shorter and less strenuous than a long hike.
Opposites
short walk
Word family
- hike verb
- To go for a long walk in the countryside.
- hiker noun
- A person who goes on long walks.
Commonly confused: a long hike or hitchhike?
a long hike vs hitchhike
To hitchhike means to travel by getting free rides; a hike is a long walk.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'a long hike' correctly?
Choose one answer.
A long hike is a long walk outdoors, often in the mountains, so option B fits. The other options misuse 'hike' for a short movement, a speech, or schoolwork.
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