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.