# walking

**Pronunciation:** ˈwɔːkɪŋ · WOK-ing

**CEFR level:** A1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn, never having both feet off the ground at once.

## Examples

- She enjoys walking in the mountains on weekends.
- He was walking his dog when he saw the accident.
- Walking to work is a good way to stay fit.

## Common patterns

- walking stick — A stick used to help someone walk. — He leaned on his walking stick to steady himself.
- walking shoes — Shoes designed for comfortable walking. — Make sure you wear comfortable walking shoes for the hike.
- walking distance — A distance that can be covered by walking. — The new apartment is within walking distance of the train station.

## Collocations

- go walking — We often go walking in the park on Sundays.
- walking pace — The group moved at a steady walking pace.
- walking distance — The hotel is within walking distance of the station.
- take for a walk — I need to take my dog for a walk.

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