Hikes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈhīk/

Meaning & Definition of Hikes

Hikes (verb)

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

Hikes (noun)

  1. a long walk especially for pleasure or exercise
  2. an increase especially in quantity or amount
  3. snap

Hikes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in increases, raises

    similar: boosts, increases, raises, ascensions, ascents, climbs, rises, risings, soars, blastoffs, elevations, hoists, levitations, liftoffs, takeoffs, heaves, thrusts, upheavals, upsurges, upsweeps, upswings, upthrusts, uptrends, upturns, upwellings
    opposite: descents, dips, dives, drops, falls, nosedives, plunges, plops, declines, decreases, downs, comedowns, downfalls, downgrades

  2. as in trips, treks

    similar: expeditions, marches, peregrinations, traipses, tramps, travels, traversals, traverses, treks, trips, walkabouts, parades, paseos, promenades, excursions, jaunts, junkets, outings, sallies, sashays, spins, tours, ambles, constitutionals, perambulations, rambles, ranges, saunters, strolls, turns, walks, wanders, pilgrimages, progresses, safaris

Hikes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to travel by foot for exercise or pleasure

    "she hiked along the trail around the pond"

    similar: ambles, perambulates, rambles, saunters, strolls, tramps, tromps
    related: roams, roves, wanders, peregrinates, traipses, traverses, treks, walks, marches, promenades, power walks

  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: boosts, cranes, elevates, heaves, hefts, heightens, hoists, jacks (up), lifts, perks (up), picks up, raises, takes up, upholds, uplifts, upraises, ups
    related: ascends, mounts, rises, rears, upends
    opposite: drops, lowers
    near: descends, dips, falls, pitches, plunges, slips, bears, depresses, presses, pushes, sinks, submerges

Related Entry: Hike (verb)

Hike is a different word from Hikes. The synonyms below are for hike, not for hikes.

  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 Hikes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Hikes:

boosts, increases, raises, ascensions, ascents, climbs, rises, risings, soars, blastoffs, elevations, hoists, levitations, liftoffs, takeoffs, heaves, thrusts, upheavals, upsurges, upsweeps, upswings, upthrusts, uptrends, upturns, upwellings, expeditions, marches, peregrinations, traipses, tramps, travels, traversals, traverses, treks, trips, walkabouts, parades, paseos, promenades, excursions

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Hikes

Words with the opposite meaning of Hikes:

descents, dips, dives, drops, falls, nosedives, plunges, plops, declines, decreases, downs, comedowns, downfalls, downgrades, lowers

Related Words for Hikes

roams, roves, peregrinates, power walks, ascends, mounts, rears, upends

Near Antonyms of Hikes

descends, pitches, slips, bears, depresses, presses, pushes, sinks, submerges

Word Forms of Hikes

Inflections: hiked, hiking

Derived words: hiker (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Hikes

perhaps akin to hitch:1

First known use: 1809i

Frequently Asked Questions about Hikes

What does "Hikes" mean?

"Hikes" means to go on a hike. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to go on a hike. It has 4 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Hikes"?

Other words for "Hikes" include boosts, increases, raises, ascensions, ascents, climbs, rises and risings. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Hikes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Hikes"?

There are 83 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Hikes". Common alternatives include boosts, increases, raises, ascensions, ascents, climbs, rises, risings, soars and blastoffs.

What is the opposite of "Hikes"?

Antonyms of "Hikes" include descents, dips, dives, drops, falls, nosedives, plunges and plops. Near antonyms include descends, pitches, slips and bears.

How do you use "Hikes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Hikes" 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 "Hikes" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Hikes" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Hikes"?

"Hikes" is pronounced /ˈhīk/.

What is the origin of the word "Hikes"?

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