DictionarywalkMovement on foot
verb / noun

walk

To move on foot at a steady pace without running.

She walks to work each morning instead of taking the bus.

Etymology

The older verb had broader movement senses. English specialized it to ordinary movement on foot, with steps that keep contact with the ground.

More examples

  • We took a short walk after dinner.
  • I'll walk you home after the movie.
  • I recognized my brother by his walk.

Forms

walk · walks · walked · walking

walker noun — A person who travels on foot.

walkable adjective — Suitable for traveling through on foot.

Similar words

stroll
Means to walk leisurely, often for pleasure rather than necessity.
stride
Means to walk with long, often confident steps.
march
Means to walk with firm, regular steps, often in formation.