Hiked — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈhīk/

Meaning & Definition of Hiked

Hiked (verb)

  1. to go on a hike
  2. to travel by any means
  3. to rise up; especially, to work upward out of place

Hiked (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "she hiked along the trail around the pond"

    similar: ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, tramped, tromped
    related: roamed, roved, wandered, peregrinated, traipsed, traversed, trekked, walked, marched, promenaded, power walked

  2. to move from a lower to a higher place or position

    "with a determined look, he hiked his trousers up and buckled down to work"

    similar: boosted, craned, elevated, heaved, hefted, heightened, hoisted, jacked (up), lifted, perked (up), picked up, raised, took up, upheld, uplifted, upped, upraised
    related: ascended, mounted, rose, reared, upended
    opposite: dropped, lowered
    near: descended, dipped, fell, pitched, plunged, slipped, bore, depressed, pressed, pushed, sank, submerged

Related Entry: Hike (verb)

Hike is a different word from Hiked. The synonyms below are for hike, not for hiked.

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "she hiked along the trail around the pond"

    similar: amble, perambulate, ramble, saunter, stroll, tramp, tromp
    related: roam, rove, wander, peregrinate, traipse, traverse, trek, walk, march, promenade, power walk

  2. to move from a lower to a higher place or position

    "with a determined look, he hiked his trousers up and buckled down to work"

    similar: boost, crane, elevate, heave, heft, heighten, hoist, jack (up), lift, perk (up), pick up, raise, take up, up, uphold, uplift, upraise
    related: ascend, mount, rise, rear, upend
    opposite: drop, lower
    near: descend, dip, fall, pitch, plunge, slip, bear, depress, press, push, sink, submerge

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Hiked

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hiked:

ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, tramped, tromped, boosted, craned, elevated, heaved, hefted, heightened, hoisted, jacked (up), lifted, perked (up), picked up, raised, took up, upheld, uplifted, upped, upraised

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hiked

Words with the opposite meaning of Hiked:

dropped, lowered

Related Words for Hiked

roamed, roved, wandered, peregrinated, traipsed, traversed, trekked, walked, marched, promenaded, power walked, ascended, mounted, rose, reared, upended

Near Antonyms of Hiked

descended, dipped, fell, pitched, plunged, slipped, bore, depressed, pressed, pushed, sank, submerged

Word Forms of Hiked

Inflections: hiking

Derived words: hiker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hiked

perhaps akin to hitch:1

First known use: 1809i

Frequently Asked Questions about Hiked

What does "Hiked" mean?

"Hiked" means to go on a hike. As a verb, it is defined as: to go on a hike. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hiked"?

Other words for "Hiked" include ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, tramped, tromped and boosted. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hiked" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hiked"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hiked". Common alternatives include ambled, perambulated, rambled, sauntered, strolled, tramped, tromped, boosted, craned and elevated.

What is the opposite of "Hiked"?

Antonyms of "Hiked" include dropped and lowered. Near antonyms include descended, dipped, fell and pitched.

How do you use "Hiked" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hiked" in a sentence: "she hiked along the trail around the pond"; "with a determined look, he hiked his trousers up and buckled down to work".

Is "Hiked" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hiked" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Hiked"?

"Hiked" is pronounced /ˈhīk/.

What is the origin of the word "Hiked"?

"Hiked" comes from perhaps akin to hitch:1. First known use: 1809i.