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walks

|walks|

🇺🇸

/wɔks/

🇬🇧

/wɔːks/

(walk)

move on foot

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Noun	Noun	Adjective	Adjective
walk	walkers	walks	walks	walked	walked	walking	walks	walkability	walking	walkable

Etymology

Etymology Information

'walk' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wealcan', where 'wealcan' meant 'to roll; to toss'.

Historical Evolution

'walk' changed from the Old English word 'wealcan' to Middle English 'walken' and eventually became the modern English word 'walk'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to roll or toss', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move on foot; to go by walking'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

plural of 'walk': one or more acts of walking, short outings on foot, a route or regular walk (e.g., daily walks).

They enjoy long walks on the beach.

Synonyms

strollsoutingsambulations

Antonyms

Verb 1

third-person singular present form of 'walk': to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn; to go on foot.

She walks to work every day.

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Last updated: 2025/12/24 07:23