walk — to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɔːk/
Example Sentences
- My grandpa walks 10,000 steps daily but still gets lost in his own backyard.
- She decided to walk instead of taking the bus to save money.
- The toddler learned to walk before he learned to sit still.
walk
VERB[/wɔːk/]
to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'wealcan', which originally meant 'to roll' or 'to toss about'. Over time, the meaning evolved to denote the alternating movement of feet in the action of walking.
Breakdown
Old English 'wealcan' (to roll, to turn) developed into Middle English 'walken', eventually settling into modern English 'walk' with the specific sense of forward locomotion on foot.
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📝Examples
“My grandpa walks 10,000 steps daily but still gets lost in his own backyard.”
“She decided to walk instead of taking the bus to save money.”
“The toddler learned to walk before he learned to sit still.”
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