walks (A1)

verb/noun

Pronunciation: /wɔːks/

Definition

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

Examples

• Regular walks are great for your physical and mental health.

• We went for a long walk in the park yesterday.

• She enjoys evening walks to clear her head.

How to Use walks

walk in (prepositional phrase)

To enter a place by walking. — "Please walk in and make yourself at home."

walk out (phrasal verb)

To leave a place, especially a building or room, by walking. — "The protesters decided to walk out of the meeting."

walk around (phrasal verb)

To move without a specific destination, often for pleasure or exercise. — "We spent the afternoon walking around the old town."

walk through (phrasal verb)

To move through a place or process by walking. — "The guide will walk you through the museum."

Synonyms of walks

Words with a similar meaning to walks:

• stroll
• hike
• march
• saunter

Antonyms of walks

Words with the opposite meaning to walks:

• run
• stand still

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