hiking
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
KK: /haɪkɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A long walk, especially in the countryside, done for enjoyment or exercise.
Example
We went hiking in the mountains last weekend.
Conversation
I went hiking last weekend, and it was amazing!
That sounds great! Where did you go?
I explored a new trail in the mountains; the views were breathtaking.
I love hiking in the mountains! We should plan a trip together.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
trekking
rambling
walking
Antonyms
sitting
idleness
laziness
verb
Definition
To go for a long walk in nature, usually on trails or paths in the mountains or countryside.
Example
We enjoy hiking in the mountains every summer.
Tense Forms
Past: hiked
Past Participle: hiked
Conversation
Are you interested in hiking this weekend?
That sounds great! I love being outdoors.
Me too! I've found a nice trail we could explore.
Root Explanation
Hiking originates from the verb 'to hike', which is believed to come from the 19th-century American English term 'hike' (meaning to walk or travel on foot). The word does not have clear roots in Latin or Greek but is derived from a colloquial expression in English, meaning to take a long walk, especially in nature.
Memory Tip
Think of 'hiking' as a long walk or journey on foot, often in beautiful natural surroundings.
Visually Confused Words
whisking
whipking
thinking
chinking
viking
piking
liking
thinkling