Hitchhike (Verb)
Meaning
Travel by getting free rides from motorists.
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- After running out of money, Mark and Emma decided to hitchhike across the country to their destination.
- She didn't mind hitchhiking at night, but she preferred to have a companion for safety.
- When their car broke down, the group was forced to hitchhike to the nearest town for help.
- During their gap year, the friends hitchhiked through several countries to save on transportation costs.
- Some adventurous backpackers prefer to hitchhike instead of taking buses, as it allows them to meet locals and have unique experiences.