Walk

usgb/wɔːk/
verb

To move using your legs, at a slower pace than running.

Every morning, I walk my dog in the park.
Visual representation of "walk" - To move using your legs, at a slower pace than running.

Often appears as...

  • walk in the park
  • walk the dog
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Speed Difference

Walking is slower than running and faster than crawling.

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She prefers to walk rather than run to enjoy the scenery.
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Daily Routine

Walking is often used to describe regular or habitual actions.

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He walks to work every day.
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Non-literal Use

'Walk in the park' is a phrase meaning something is easy, not always a literal walk.

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Math is a walk in the park for her.
Visual representation of the word "Walk"

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