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hike
- pronunciation:
- haIk
- parts of speech:
- intransitive verb, transitive verb, noun
- phrases:
- take a hike
- features:
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| inflections: |
hiked, hikes, hiking |
| definition 1: |
to take a long walk, esp. in the country or through rugged terrain, as for enjoyment, exercise, or training.
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| definition 2: |
to become raised and usu. not properly aligned, as a piece of clothing (often fol. by up).
Her skirt hiked up. |
| related words: |
track, tramp, walk |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| definition 1: |
to make higher, as in price or amount.
They hiked gasoline prices.- similar words:
- boost
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| definition 2: |
to pull suddenly, esp. in order to align properly (often fol. by up).
He hiked up his slacks.- similar words:
- hitch
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| related words: |
elevate, hoist, increase, multiply, raise |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a long walk, esp. in the country or through rugged terrain, as for enjoyment, exercise, or training.
- similar words:
- outing, tramp, walk
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| definition 2: |
an act or instance of raising or increasing, as in price or amount.
a hike in interest rates- similar words:
- boost, raise
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| related words: |
turn |
| phrase: |
take a hike |
| derivation: |
hiker (n.) |
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