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Walking

7 lettersverbcommon

Updated 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

Related Words

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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