hike
verb (used without object)
to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
hiked
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past participleof hike.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof hike.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
hikeverb (used without object)to walk or march a great distance, especially through rural areas, for pleasure, exercise, military training, or the like.
Example Sentences
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They rented a vehicle, hiked the scenic Cabot Trail and stayed at a resort on the Atlantic Ocean run entirely by women.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
The Bank of Japan in June hiked interest rates to a 31-year high of 1.0 percent -- and held them there last week -- well below the US Federal Reserve's 3.50-3.75 percent.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
She ran, climbed and hiked 14 to 18 hours a day, covering 40 to 50 miles before getting a few hours of sleep in a van, tent or occasionally a hotel room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
In a textbook example of this principle, the Fed hiked interest rates more than 5 percentage points over 2022 and 2023 in response to rising inflation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
When the book was finished, he and a group of friends hiked to the top and partied there till dawn.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
