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hikers'

|hik/ers'|

B1

🇺🇸

/ˈhaɪkərz/

🇬🇧

/ˈhaɪkəz/

(hiker)

walking long distances

Base Form
hiker
Etymology
Etymology Information

'hiker' originates from the English word 'hike', which means 'to walk a long distance, especially across country or in the woods'.

Historical Evolution

The word 'hike' evolved from the Middle English word 'hiken', which meant 'to move quickly'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to walk a long distance'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural possessive form of 'hiker', referring to something belonging to multiple hikers.

The hikers' backpacks were filled with supplies for the journey.

Last updated: 2025/01/25 14:13