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Hiking: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：hiking (Hiking)

Hiking 🔊

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

The activity of going for long walks, especially in the countryside or woods, for pleasure and exercise.

hiking 🔊

➕

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

The recreational activity of walking long distances in natural areas such as forests or mountains, often for pleasure and exercise.

📁 Category：Behaviors & Actions 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

Derived from 'hike', of uncertain origin, possibly from dialectal 'hyke' meaning to walk vigorously.

💡 Mnemonic

Imagine 'Hi King!' as you greet the mountain king while hiking uphill.

📖 Example

On weekends, my family loves to go hiking in the nearby national park to enjoy the fresh air. 🔊 On weekends, my family loves to go hiking in the nearby national park to enjoy the fresh air.

🔗 Collocations

go hiking – go hiking

hiking trail – a path designed for hiking

hiking boots – strong footwear for hiking

🔄 Synonyms

walking (n.) – going on foot, especially in natural areas

trekking (n.) – a long, challenging hike, often over rough terrain

rambling (n.) – walking in the countryside for pleasure

🚫 Antonyms

sitting (n.) – remaining in one place without moving

🌱 Derivatives

hiker (n.) – person who hikes

hike (v.) – to walk a long distance for pleasure

hiking (adj.) – related to the activity (e.g., hiking gear)

📖 Cultural Story

Hiking became popular in the 19th century with the Romantic movement, emphasizing nature and physical exercise in rural landscapes.

Meaning 2：a long hike (Hiking)

Hiking 🔊

/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/

A long walk, especially one that requires effort, often in a natural environment.

Hiker reaching mountain summit after long climb

a long hike 🔊

➕

/ə lɒŋ haɪk/

A lengthy walk, especially one requiring physical effort, typically in a natural environment like mountains or wilderness.

📁 Category：Transportation & Travel 🔖 Level：Elementary

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The five-hour hiking to the mountain top was tiring but the view was absolutely worth it. 🔊 The five-hour hiking to the mountain top was tiring but the view was absolutely worth it.

🔗 Collocations

strenuous hiking – hiking that requires a lot of physical effort

mountain hiking – hiking on mountainous terrain

hiking trip – a journey involving hiking

🔄 Synonyms

trek (n.) – a long, difficult journey on foot

march (n.) – a long, steady walk, often in a determined manner

expedition (n.) – an organized journey with a purpose

🚫 Antonyms

rest (n.) – a period of inactivity or relaxation

🌱 Derivatives

hiker (n.) – person who hikes

hike (n.) – a long walk (alternative form)