What does walking mean?
Walking means present participle and gerund of walk.
Walking
/ˈwɔː.kɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of walk.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of walk
- Incarnate as a human; living.
- Able to walk in spite of injury or sickness.
- Characterized by or suitable for walking.
- (figurative) Heavily characterized by some given quality.
- (music) Being a style of bass accompaniment or line, common in Baroque music (1600–1750) and 20th century jazz, blues and rockabilly, which creates a feeling of regular quarter note movement, akin to the regular alternation of feet while walking.
- verbal noun of walk.
Example Sentences
Elizabeth knows so many words that they call her the walking dictionary.
Phil's mother is a walking miracle after surviving that accident.
Honestly / You're a walking, talking, candy tragedy
a walking tour
good walking shoes
Today, she is a walking miracle from God. She is vibrant, healthy and happy as she continues to battle AIDS.
a walking bass, or walking bassline
Mrs Dosett, aware that daintiness was no longer within the reach of her and hers, did assent to these walkings in Kensington Gardens.
Synonyms for walking
Antonyms for walking
Related Words
Word Forms
- walkings
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for walking?
Common synonyms include walk, afoot, walk-to.
What is the opposite of walking?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use walking in a sentence?
Elizabeth knows so many words that they call her the walking dictionary.
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