hike — to walk for a long distance, especially in the countryside or mountains
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to walk for a long distance, especially in the countryside or mountains
Pronunciation (IPA): /haɪk/
Example Sentences
- My fitness tracker died during our 10-mile hike, so I have no idea how many steps I took!
- They plan to hike the mountain early in the morning.
- The gas station hiked fuel prices overnight, causing drivers to panic-buy snacks instead.
hike
VERB[/haɪk/]
to walk for a long distance, especially in the countryside or mountains
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hike' originated in 19th-century American English, derived from dialectal usage meaning 'to move suddenly or abruptly.' The term gradually evolved to denote walking through natural landscapes, eventually becoming the standard vocabulary for outdoor walking excursions.
Breakdown
Dialectal 'hike' (sudden movement) → extended meaning of long-distance walking. The semantic shift reflects the word's evolution from a general motion verb to a specific outdoor activity.
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📝Examples
“My fitness tracker died during our 10-mile hike, so I have no idea how many steps I took!”
“They plan to hike the mountain early in the morning.”
“The gas station hiked fuel prices overnight, causing drivers to panic-buy snacks instead.”
“We need proper boots for the hiking trip.”
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