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hiking

|hik/ing|

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

(hike)

long walk or increase

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
hike	hikes	hikers	hikes	hiked	hiked	hiking

Etymology

Etymology Information

'hike' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'hiken,' where 'hike' meant 'to move quickly.'

Historical Evolution

'hiken' transformed into the modern English word 'hike' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the activity of going for long walks, especially across country or in the woods.

We went hiking in the mountains last weekend.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45