Walking
7 lettersverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Present participle of walk; moving at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. A fundamental form of human locomotion and exercise.
“She enjoys walking along the riverside every evening.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈwɔːkɪŋ/
Syllables
walk·ing
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Synonyms
strollinghiking
Word Game Tips
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Wordle
Contains -ING ending; watch for the double consonant LK
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; W and K together provide good scoring
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