hike
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
hykIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhaɪk
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
“She enjoys a hike in her spare time.”
An increase in cost
An abrupt increase.
A sharp upward tug to raise something.
verb
ambitransitive
Walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
ambitransitive
To take a long walk (on something) for pleasure or exercise.
To unfairly or suddenly raise a price.
To pull up or tug upwards sharply.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
Used this way, hike is a common word with a mildly favourable edge. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“She enjoys a hike in her spare time.”
- Emotional tone
- Slightly positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “hike in …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: hike in …
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More ways to use hike
- “She enjoys a hike in her spare time.”noun
- “The landlord hiked up the rents.”verb
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Synonyms
Sense: walk a long way or as for pleasure
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