Walk Definition

walk
noun
  1. the act of traveling by foot; "walking is a healthy form of exercise"
  2. (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls; "he worked the pitcher for a base on balls"
  3. manner of walking; "he had a funny walk"
  4. the act of walking somewhere; "he took a walk after lunch"
  5. a path set aside for walking; "after the blizzard he shoveled the front walk"
  6. a slow gait of a horse in which two feet are always on the ground
  7. careers in general; "it happens in all walks of life"
verb
  1. use one's feet to advance; advance by steps; "Walk, don't run!"; "We walked instead of driving"; "She walks with a slight limp"; "The patient cannot walk yet"; "Walk over to the cabinet"
  2. accompany or escort; "I'll walk you to your car"
  3. obtain a base on balls
  4. traverse or cover by walking; "Walk the tightrope"; "Paul walked the streets of Damascus"; "She walks 3 miles every day"
  5. give a base on balls to
  6. live or behave in a specified manner; "walk in sadness"
  7. be or act in association with; "We must walk with our dispossessed brothers and sisters"; "Walk with God"
  8. walk at a pace; "The horses walked across the meadow"
  9. make walk; "He walks the horse up the mountain"; "Walk the dog twice a day"
  10. take a walk; go for a walk; walk for pleasure; "The lovers held hands while walking"; "We like to walk every Sunday"

"Walk" in song lyrics

See how walk is used in real songs:

  • "Just talk up your talk, if you walk the walk"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers
  • "Yo, pop-pop the cork, if you walk the walk"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Franky Botts, Molly-Q — Godfathers
  • "I make it happen while they talk, ridin 6's while they walk"
    2 Pistols f/ Tay Dizm, T-Pain — She Got It

Words that rhyme with walk

Usage tips for "walk"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "walk" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for walk to find words that pair well.

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