hike

//haɪk//
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Noun

hikeSingular
hikesPlural
1

A long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness, typically for pleasure or exercise.

We went on a hike in the mountains last weekend.

2

A sharp increase, especially in prices or rates.

The company announced a price hike of 15%.

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Verb

hikeInfinitive
hikePresent tense
hikedPast tense
hikedPast participle
hikingPresent participle
hikesThird-person singular
1

To go on a long walk, especially in the countryside or wilderness.

We hiked through the mountains for three hours.

2

To increase or raise something sharply, especially prices or rates.

The company decided to hike prices by 15 percent.

3

To pull or lift something up with a sudden movement.

She hiked up her skirt to cross the stream.

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