Dictionary Check: hike

"hike" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

Example: "she enjoys a hike in her spare time"
Synonyms:
noun

an increase in cost

Example: "they asked for a 10% rise in rates"
noun

the amount a salary is increased

Example: "he got a 3% raise"
verb

increase

Example: "The landlord hiked up the rents"
Synonyms:
verb

walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise

Example: "We were hiking in Colorado"

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