hike

/haik/
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hike

She enjoys a hike in the mountains on a sunny day.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A long walk, typically in nature for exercise or pleasure: A "hike" refers to the activity of walking a substantial distance, often on trails or in the countryside, for physical activity or enjoyment.
    • A sharp increase, especially in price or cost: A "hike" can also mean a significant and often sudden rise in an amount, such as a price, rate, or salary.

  2. Verb:

    • To walk a long distance for pleasure or exercise: The primary meaning is to go for a long walk, especially in natural surroundings.
    • To increase something sharply or suddenly: To raise an amount, such as a price, rate, or rent, by a considerable degree.
Examples of Usage

  • Noun:

    • We went for a beautiful hike in the mountains last weekend.
    • The sudden hike in fuel prices is affecting everyone's budget.

  • Verb:

    • They plan to hike the entire Appalachian Trail next summer.
    • The company hiked its subscription fees by 20 percent.
Advanced Usage

  • "to take a hike" (idiomatic, informal): A rude way to tell someone to go away or leave.

    • When he kept bothering me, I finally told him to take a hike.

  • "hike up" (phrasal verb): To pull or lift something, especially clothing, quickly. Also used for increasing prices.

    • She hiked up her skirt to wade through the stream.
    • The landlord hiked up the rent without any warning.
Variants and Related Words

  • Hiker (noun): A person who hikes.

    • The trail was popular with hikers and nature lovers.

  • Hiking (gerund/noun): The activity of going on hikes.

    • Hiking is a great way to stay fit and enjoy the outdoors.
Synonyms
  • Noun (walk): Trek, ramble, walk, tramp.
  • Noun (increase): Rise, increase, boost, surge.
  • Verb (walk): Trek, ramble, walk, backpack.
  • Verb (increase): Raise, increase, boost, jack up (informal).
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Hike up: To increase something, especially a price, sharply.
    • They hiked up the price of tickets for the concert.
Related Idioms
  • Take a hike: Go away; leave (used as an imperative, often impolite).
    • I don't want to hear your complaints anymore—just take a hike!
hike

She enjoys a hike in the mountains on a sunny day.

Noun
  1. the amount a salary is increased
    • he got a 3% raise
    • he got a wage hike
  2. an increase in cost
    • they asked for a 10% rise in rates
  3. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
    • she enjoys a hike in her spare time
Verb
  1. walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise
    • We were hiking in Colorado
    • hike the Rockies
  2. increase
    • The landlord hiked up the rents

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