walk
To move along by putting one foot in front of the other, always keeping at least one foot on the ground. It is the most basic way for humans to move from one place to another for exercise or travel.
Examples
3 of 5I walk to the park every morning to get some fresh air.
I walk to the park every morning to get some fresh air.
Please walk to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
Please walk to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
Do you want to walk to the shop or take the car?
Do you want to walk to the shop or take the car?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize the 'L' in 'walk' as a tall person's leg stepping forward, but remember that the 'L' is silent when you speak.
Quick Quiz
I usually ___ to the supermarket because it is very close to my house.
Correct!
The correct answer is: walk
Examples
I walk to the park every morning to get some fresh air.
everydayI walk to the park every morning to get some fresh air.
Please walk to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
formalPlease walk to the nearest exit in an orderly fashion.
Do you want to walk to the shop or take the car?
informalDo you want to walk to the shop or take the car?
The study analyzes how children learn to walk at different ages.
academicThe study analyzes how children learn to walk at different ages.
We can walk through the contract details during our next call.
businessWe can walk through the contract details during our next call.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
a walk in the park
a walk in the park
walk on eggshells
walk on eggshells
walk the talk
walk the talk
Often Confused With
Walk /wɔːk/ is movement on foot, while work /wɜːk/ refers to a job or effort.
Walking is slower and always keeps one foot on the ground; running is faster.
Usage Notes
Use 'walk' as a general verb for movement on foot. It is a regular verb in English.
Common Mistakes
Learners often say 'go by walk' instead of the correct phrase 'go on foot' or simply the verb 'walk'.
Memory Tip
Visualize the 'L' in 'walk' as a tall person's leg stepping forward, but remember that the 'L' is silent when you speak.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old English word 'wealcan', which originally meant to roll, toss, or wander.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many urban European and Asian cultures, walking is a primary mode of daily transport, whereas in many US suburbs, it is primarily seen as a leisure activity.
Quick Quiz
I usually ___ to the supermarket because it is very close to my house.
Correct!
The correct answer is: walk
Related Grammar Rules
Related Phrases
Related Words
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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