Synonyms and antonyms of To walk, or to walk in a particular way in British Thesaurus

walk (verb)

to move forwards by putting one foot in front of the other

wander (verb)

to travel from place to place, especially on foot, without a particular direction or purpose

stroll (verb)

to walk without hurrying, often for pleasure

stride (verb)

to walk with energy and confidence

pad (verb)

to walk with quiet light regular steps

trek (verb)

to walk somewhere slowly and with no enthusiasm, for example because you are tired

amble (verb)

to walk in a slow relaxed way

saunter (verb)

to walk in a slow and relaxed way

hike (verb)

to go for a long walk in the countryside

follow (verb)

to walk, drive etc behind someone, when you are going in the same direction as them

be unsteady on your feet ()

to be unable to stand or walk easily

climb (verb)

to walk to the top of something high

climb (verb)

to walk to the top of some steps or stairs

clump (verb)

to walk with heavy steps

continue (verb)

to walk or travel further in the same direction

crawl (verb)

to move along the ground on your hands and knees or with your body close to the ground

crawl (verb)

when a baby crawls, it moves forwards on its hands and knees

fall in (literary)

literary if you fall in behind or beside someone, you start walking behind or beside them

fall into step ()

if you fall into step beside someone, you start walking beside them

file (verb)

if people file somewhere, they walk there in a line

flounce (verb)

to walk quickly in an impatient way, because you are angry

galumph (verb)

informal to move in a heavy noisy way that is not graceful

go for/go on/take a walk ()

to walk for pleasure rather than for practical reasons

goose-step (verb)

to march without bending your leg when you raise it

hoof it (informal)

informal to walk somewhere instead of travelling in a vehicle

lag (verb)

to walk more slowly than someone who you are with

lollop (verb)

to walk or run in a way that is relaxed but not graceful

lumber (verb)

to walk slowly because of being large and heavy

march (verb)

to walk somewhere quickly and in a determined, confident, or angry way

mince (verb)

to walk with very short steps in a way that is not natural, or, if you are a man, seems more typical of a woman

mosey (verb)

informal to walk somewhere very slowly, often without a purpose

pace (verb)

to walk with regular steps around a small area, because you are worried, nervous, or impatient

parade (verb)

showing disapproval to walk around so that people will look at you and admire you

patter (verb)

to walk or run somewhere, making a series of short quiet sounds with your feet

perambulate (verb)

very formal to walk around a place slowly or for pleasure

plod (verb)

to walk with slow heavy steps

pound (verb)

to walk or run with heavy and regular steps

prance (verb)

to walk or move in a lively confident way that may seem silly or annoying to other people

prowl (verb)

to walk around in a very nervous or angry way

ramble (verb)

to go for a long walk in the countryside for enjoyment

rove (verb)

mainly literary to move around an area without a definite direction or purpose

sashay (verb)

to walk somewhere in a relaxed and confident manner

scuff (verb)

if you scuff your feet, you do not lift them completely off the ground when you are walking

shamble (verb)

to walk slowly in a tired or lazy way

shimmy (verb)

to move your shoulders and hips from side to side as you dance or walk

shuffle (verb)

to walk slowly and noisily without lifting your feet

slog (verb)

informal to make a long and tiring journey somewhere, especially by walking

slosh (verb)

to walk through water, mud, or snow in a noisy way

slouch (verb)

to sit, walk, or stand with your shoulders bent forwards and your head low so that you look lazy

stalk (verb)

to walk in a way that shows you feel angry or offended

stamp (verb)

to walk putting your feet down hard and noisily on the ground, usually because you are angry

stand (verb)

to put your foot on or in something by accident

step (verb)

to move by putting one foot down in front of or behind the other

step (verb)

to move or walk a short distance

stomp (verb)

to walk making a lot of noise, usually because you are angry

stray (verb)

to move around without thinking

stretch your legs ()

to go for a walk after you have been sitting for a long time

strike out ()

to walk or swim in a particular direction in a way that shows energy or determination

strut (verb)

to walk in an especially confident and proud way

stump (verb)

to walk, hitting the ground hard with your feet as you go

swagger (verb)

showing disapproval to walk in a proud and confident way

take someone/something for a walk ()

to walk with a person or animal

tiptoe (verb)

to walk on your toes

traipse (verb)

to walk around slowly and without a specific direction

tramp (verb)

to put your feet on the ground in a loud heavy way as you walk

tramp (verb)

to walk slowly for a long distance

tread (verb)

British to walk or step on something

trek (verb)

to go on a long and difficult journey on foot. Some people go on holiday to do this

trip (verb)

literary to move with quick light steps

troll (verb)

informal to walk somewhere in a relaxed way

troop (verb)

to walk somewhere in a group

trot (verb)

to walk with short quick steps

trudge (verb)

to walk somewhere with slow heavy steps

waddle (verb)

to walk with short steps that make your body move from side to side like a duck’s body does when it walks

walk (verb)

to go a particular distance by putting one foot in front of the other

walk off ()

to get rid of a bad feeling or condition by going for a walk

walk on ()

to continue walking in your intended direction

walk the dog ()

to walk with a pet so that it gets exercise

waltz (verb)

informal to walk or go somewhere in a relaxed and confident way

yomp (verb)

Britishinformal to walk fast over difficult ground