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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement on Foot

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to movement on foot such as "roam", "stroll", and "hike".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to walk
[Verb]

to move forward at a regular speed by placing our feet in front of each other one by one

Ex: The doctor advised her walk more as part of her fitness routine .
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to tread
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to move along a path, surface, or area by taking steps

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to clump
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to move with heavy or awkward steps, often in a manner that lacks grace or coordination

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to pace
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to walk back and forth in a small area at a fixed speed, often due to anxiety or being deep in thought

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to roam
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to go from one place to another with no specific destination or purpose in mind

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to stroll
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to walk leisurely or casually, typically without a specific destination or purpose, often for enjoyment or relaxation

Ex: During the weekend , families stroll around the farmers ' market .
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to wander
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to move in a relaxed or casual manner

Ex: As the evening breeze picked up , wandered along the riverbank , chatting idly and enjoying the cool air .
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to ramble
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to take a long walk for pleasure in the countryside with no particular destination

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to move one's feet slowly or lazily, often by dragging them along the ground

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to amble
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to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked amble in the local park .
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to trudge
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to walk slowly and with heavy steps, especially due to exhaustion, difficulty, or adverse conditions

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to walk leisurely and with a casual and unhurried pace

Ex: The elderly gentleman liked saunter in the town square , reminiscing about the changing seasons .
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to plod
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to walk heavily and laboriously, typically with a slow and monotonous pace

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to walk or move wearily or reluctantly, often with a casual or unhurried manner

Ex: The exhausted marathon runner traipse to the finish line , summoning the last of their energy .
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to mosey
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to move or walk in a relaxed, unhurried manner, often with a casual or leisurely pace

Ex: The couple would mosey hand in hand through the park .
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to step
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to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

Ex: Right now , the performer is stepping in time with the music .
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to tiptoe
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to walk slowly and carefully on one's toes

Ex: Attempting to sneak out of the house unnoticed , the tiptoed down the stairs .
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to limp
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to walk with difficulty, particularly due to a damaged or stiff leg or foot

Ex: Despite the pain , the soldier refused to stop and continued limp alongside his comrades .
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to go back along the same path or route that one has previously taken

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to sashay
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to walk in a manner that is both showy and casual, often with exaggerated movements to draw attention

Ex: As the festival queen , sashayed during the parade , waving to the cheering crowd with regal poise .
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to move clumsily or struggle while walking

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to move unsteadily or with difficulty

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to scale
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to ascend or overcome a height or obstacle, often using a ladder

Ex: The firefighter used a ladder scale the building and rescue a cat stuck on a ledge .
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to climb
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to go up mountains, cliffs, or high natural places as a sport

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to mount
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to ascend or climb onto a higher position or surface

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to hike
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to take a long walk in the countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure

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to ascend or move clumsily up a steep surface, using both hands and feet for support

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to climb a surface using hands and feet

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to march
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to walk firmly with regular steps

Ex: marched together , singing songs of unity .
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to stride
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to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

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to stamp
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to walk with a loud and noticeable sound, typically due to the force of one's steps

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to stomp
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to tread heavily and forcefully, often with a rhythmic or deliberate motion

Ex: The stomped towards the chalkboard to get everyone 's attention .
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to ascend
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to move upward or climb to a higher position or elevation

Ex: o reach the summit , the trail runners ascend a series of switchbacks .
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