All Definitions for Walk
Below are all the dictionary definitions of walk:
1To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.
2To "walk free", i.e. to win, or avoid, a criminal court case, particularly when actually guilty.
3Of an object, to go missing or be stolen.
4To walk off the field, as if given out, after the fielding side appeals and before the umpire has ruled
5Done as a matter of sportsmanship when the batsman believes he is out.
6To travel (a distance) by walking.
7To take for a walk or accompany on a walk.
8To allow a batter to reach base by pitching four balls.
9To reach base by being pitched four balls.
10Of an object or machine, to move by shifting between two positions, as if it were walking.
11To cause something to move in such a way.
12To full
13To beat (cloth) to give it the consistency of felt.
14To traverse by walking (or analogous gradual movement).
15To operate the left and right throttles of (an aircraft) in alternation.
16To leave, resign.
17To push (a vehicle) alongside oneself as one walks.
18To behave
19To pursue a course of life
20To conduct oneself.
21To go restlessly about
22Said of things or persons expected to remain quiet, such as a sleeping person, or the spirit of a dead person.
23To move (a guest) to another hotel if their confirmed reservation is not available on the day of check-in.
24To tend to move radially while feeding axially, whether tending toward on-center or tending toward off-center. Walking may be desirable (e.g., when a reamer walks into concentricity) or undesirable (e.g., when a twist drill walks into eccentricity.)
25To pull (a trigger) rapid-fire by alternating two fingers.
26A trip made by walking.
27A distance walked.
28An Olympic Games track event requiring that the heel of the leading foot touch the ground before the toe of the trailing foot leaves the ground.
29A manner of walking
30A person's style of walking.
31A path, sidewalk/pavement or other maintained place on which to walk.
32A person's conduct or course in life.
33A situation where all players fold to the big blind, as their first action (instead of calling or raising), once they get their cards.
34An award of first base to a batter following four balls being thrown by the pitcher
35Known in the rules as a "base on balls".
36In coffee, coconut, and other plantations, the space between them.
37An area of an estate planted with fruit-bearing trees.
38A sequence of alternating vertices and edges, where each edge's endpoints are the preceding and following vertices in the sequence. Compare path, trail.
39Something very easily accomplished
40A walk in the park.
41A cheque drawn on a bank that was not a member of the London Clearing and whose sort code was allocated on a one-off basis
42They had to be "walked" (hand-delivered by messengers).
43To be in motion
44To act
45To move.
46To put, keep, or train (a puppy) in a walk, or training area for dogfighting.
47A place for keeping and training puppies for dogfighting.
48An enclosed area in which a gamecock is confined to prepare him for fighting.
49A surname.
50A particular histidine kinase
About synonyms for walk
Finding the right synonym for walk helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "To move on the feet by alternately setting each foot (or pair or group of feet, in the case of animals with four or more feet) forward, with at least one foot on the ground at all times. Compare run.", walk has 3 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Walking is the most direct replacement in most situations. Walkway works well in formal or professional contexts. Paseo is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for walk, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.