Hiking

Pronunciation: /ˈhaɪ.kɪŋ/

Examples of hiking in a Sentence

formal Hiking is a popular outdoor activity that allows individuals to explore nature and stay active.

informal I love hiking up the mountain with my friends on the weekends.

slang Let's go for a hike and enjoy the great outdoors!

figurative Hiking through the challenges of life can lead to personal growth and self-discovery.

Grammatical Forms of hiking

• past tense: hiked
• plural: hiking
• comparative: more hiking
• superlative: most hiking
• present tense: hike
• future tense: will hike
• perfect tense: have hiked
• continuous tense: am hiking
• singular: hiker
• positive degree: hiking
• infinitive: to hike
• gerund: hiking
• participle: hiking

Origin and Evolution of hiking

First Known Use: 1800 year

Language of Origin: Old Norse

Story behind the word: The word 'hiking' originated from the Old Norse word 'hīkja' which means 'to walk in a vigorous way'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'hiking' has come to specifically refer to recreational walking in nature, often on trails or in the wilderness, as a form of exercise and enjoyment.