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Hike: Definition, Usage & Key Examples (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：take a long walk (hike)

hike 🔊

/haɪk/

to walk a long way in the countryside or mountains, usually for fun and exercise.

Hike meaning illustrated: a hiker walking on a sunny mountain trail.

take a long walk 🔊

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/teɪk ə lɒŋ wɔːk/

To walk a long distance, especially in nature like forests or mountains, for pleasure or physical activity.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：初级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Likely from English dialect 'hyke', meaning 'to move, to march', origin uncertain.

💡 Mnemonic

HIgh terrain + tracK = HIKE. Imagine walking on a high mountain track.

📖 Example

We plan to hike through the forest this weekend to see the waterfall. 🔊 We intend to take a long walk through the forest this weekend to see the waterfall.

🔗 Collocations

go on a hike – to participate in the activity of hiking

hike up the mountain – to walk up a mountain on foot

hiking boots – sturdy footwear designed for walking long distances on rough terrain

🔄 Synonyms

trek (v.) – to go on a long, arduous journey, especially on foot.

ramble (v.) – to walk for pleasure, typically without a definite route.

trail (v.) – to follow a path or track, often in a natural setting.

🚫 Antonyms

stroll (v.) – to walk in a leisurely, relaxed way for a short distance.

amble (v.) – to walk at a slow, relaxed pace.

rest (v.) – to cease work or movement in order to relax or recover strength.

🌱 Derivatives

hiker (n.) – a person who walks long distances in the countryside for pleasure.

hiking (n.) – the activity of going on long walks in the countryside.

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'hike' became popular with the rise of recreational walking in nature during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, especially in the US. Its association with outdoor adventure and exploration is strongly tied to the establishment of national parks like Yellowstone.

Meaning 2：raise sharply (hike)

hike 🔊

/haɪk/

to suddenly increase something, especially a price or a number, by a large amount.

Hike definition: a sharp price increase shown on a supermarket tag.

raise sharply 🔊

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/reɪz ʃɑːpli/

To cause a value, such as a price, cost, or rate, to increase suddenly and by a considerable amount.

📁 Category：Social Economy 🔖 Level：中级

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The bus company decided to hike the ticket prices by 50%, which made many passengers unhappy. 🔊 The bus company decided to raise the ticket prices sharply by 50%, which upset many passengers.

🔗 Collocations

price hike – a sudden increase in the cost of something

hike up rates – to increase interest rates or fees significantly

tax hike – a sharp increase in taxes

🔄 Synonyms

increase (v.) – to make or become greater in size, amount, or degree.

boost (v.) – to help or encourage something to increase or improve.

jack up (v.) – to raise something, especially prices, by a large amount (informal).

🚫 Antonyms

reduce (v.) – to make something smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.

cut (v.) – to reduce the amount, number, or size of something.

slash (v.) – to reduce something by a large amount.

🌱 Derivatives

hike (n.) – a sharp increase, especially in prices or costs.