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Definition hike in American English

hike verb

verb
/haɪk/
1

to go for a long walk in the countryside

Example

Soldiers had to hike nearly 20 miles through the swamps.

Example

As a student, she hiked the Grand Canyon trails.

Synonyms and related words
walk wander stroll
2

to suddenly increase the amount or level of something

Example

New taxes have hiked the price of cigarettes by $1.50 per pack.

Synonyms and related words
increase add to raise
Definition hike in American English