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Of course, we can use "walk" or "run" in all cases; however, using a specific word can create vivid mental pictures.
Listed below are some more often used verbs:
Words to describe “walk”
Word | Definition by Macmillan | Example sentence |
roam (vt) (vi) | move or travel with no particular purpose | roam the street roam around the town |
stroll (vi) (n) | walk without hurrying, often for pleasure | They strolled with their arms around each other. (n): go for a stroll |
meander (vi) (n) | move slowly without a particular direction or purpose in mind; (walk leisurely) | You can meander along the calm green river and enjoying the passing scenery. (n) go for a meander through the village streets |
amble (vi) (n) | walk in a slow relaxed way | Visitors can amble along miles of winding trails. |
trek (vi) (n) |
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shuffle (vi) (n) | walk slowly and noisily without lifting your feet | The old man shuffled along the street. |
trudge (vi) (vt) (n) | walk somewhere with slow heavy steps (n) a tiring walk | He trudged through deep snow to the village. |
plod (vi) | walk with slow heavy steps | He plodded through the mud to reach the cottage. |
lumber (vi) | walk slowly because of being large and heavy | The heavily-loaded garbage truck lumbered down the street. |
ramble (vi) (n) | go for a long walk move aimlessly from place to place (n) a long walk in the countryside for enjoyment | They rambled through the shops until closing time. |
stride (vi) (n) | walk with energy and confidence | He strode on the platform |
stagger (vi) (n) | walk in an uncontrolled way, as if you are going to fall over (walk with great difficulty) | He staggered along in the heavy snow. |
pace (vi)(vt) | walk with regular steps around a small area, because you are worried, nervous, or impatient | He paced up and down between the kitchen and the living room. I paced the room, my anxiety increasing. |
trot (vi) |
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scurry (vi) (n) | move fast with small quick steps | They were scurrying around like ants. |
scramble (vi) (n) | move somewhere quickly and in a way that is not graceful (n) a difficult climb in which you use your feet and hands | The boys scrambled to get the coins. (n) a scramble through mountainous terrain |
tiptoe (vi) | walk on your toes | We tiptoed down the stairs. |
waddle (vi) (n) | walk with short steps that make your body move from side to side like a duck’s body does when it walks | Then he waddled away. |
wade (vi) | walk in or through water or other liquid that is not very deep | He waded across the stream to get the ball. He waded knee-deep through the stream. |
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