Meaning & use

walk

verb·Everyday

To move on foot at a natural, unhurried pace, one foot always on the ground.

See it in a sentence

We walked along the beach until the sun began to set.

She walks to work every morning instead of taking the bus.

A note on using this word

Distinguished from run by keeping at least one foot on the ground at all times.

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Another way to use it

2. noun

A journey made on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise.

They took a long walk through the park after dinner.

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