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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She has hiked national parks, attended American football games and drove an RV through several states down to Florida.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Construction-industries revenue hiked 35% to $8.35 billion, beating expectations of $7.49 billion, as investments in data centers are contributing to construction spending levels.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
Consumer electronics giant Sony last week also hiked its annual profit forecast, helped by strong sales in its video games division -- and the feeble yen.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 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
She had never hiked up a snow-capped mountain with a bedroll strapped to her back, or pitched a tent in a monsoon, or gathered wood for a campfire over which to prepare her morning tea.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
