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  1. 1
    to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of walk

    To walk, or to walk in a particular way: walk, wander, stroll, stride, stray, trek, amble, saunter, hike, step... more
    1. a.
      to go a particular distance by putting one foot in front of the other

      American English synonyms or related words for this sense of walk

      To walk, or to walk in a particular way: walk, wander, stroll, stride, stray, trek, amble, saunter, hike, step... more
  5. 5
    informal to disappear, or to be stolen

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of walk

    To disappear, or to stop existing or happening: disappear, finish, go away, die, stop, fade away, vanish, dissolve, evaporate, cease... more
  6. 6
    informal to be legally given your freedom after being on trial for a crime

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of walk

    Appearing in court: affirm, allow, appeal, appear, arraign, bring, bring before, call, cite, claim... more
  8. 8
    American to travel in the game of basketball

    American English synonyms or related words for this sense of walk

    Basketball: backboard, basket, basketball, center, dunk, field goal, foul out, foul line, full-court press, goaltending... more

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