Trek (Verb)
Meaning 1
Make a long and difficult journey; "They trekked towards the North Pole with sleds and skis".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- They trekked through the dense jungle for hours to reach the ancient temple.
- The explorers trekked to the top of the mountain, battling harsh winds and icy terrain.
- The hikers trekked for days through the wilderness to reach the scenic waterfall.
- The refugees trekked across the dessert, searching for safety and a place to call home.
- The scientists trekked to the remote research station, facing extreme cold and isolation.
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Meaning 2
Journey on foot, especially in the mountains; "We spent the summer trekking in the foothills of the Himalayas".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- We will trek to the base camp through the dense jungle tonight under the starlight.
- They plan to trek the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in four days.
- The hikers have been trekking through the rugged terrain for hours without a break.
- In 1924, Mallory and Irvine attempted to trek to the summit of Mount Everest via the North Col route.
- We'll pack up our gear early morning and trek to the nearby village to recharge our supplies.