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Walk Around (Verb)

Meaning 1

Walk with no particular goal; "we were walking around in the garden"; "after breakfast, she walked about in the park".

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Examples

  • They were walking around in the backyard while waiting for their guests to arrive.
  • We spent the afternoon walking around the city, taking in the sights and sounds.
  • After breakfast, she walked around the neighborhood, enjoying the cool morning air.
  • I've been walking around the block a few times to clear my head and gather my thoughts.
  • The tourists were walking around the museum, studying the artwork and reading the descriptions.

Synonyms

  • Perambulate
  • Walk About

Hypernyms

  • Walk

Meaning 2

Walk around something.

Classification

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Synonyms

  • Circumambulate

Hypernyms

  • Circle

Meaning 3

Walk randomly; "We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • We were walking around in the neighborhood to see whether we could find an open drugstore.
  • I walked around the block a few times to clear my head before the interview.
  • The tourists got lost and started walking around the unfamiliar streets looking for directions.
  • If you can't sleep, try walking around your house for a bit to freshen up.
  • They spent the afternoon walking around downtown, browsing shops and cafes along the way.

Meaning 4

Behave in a certain manner or have certain properties; "He walks around with his nose in the air"; "She walks around with this strange boyfriend".

Classification

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

Examples

  • He walks around with a permanent scowl on his face, nobody dares to approach him.
  • She walks around with her hair down, which is quite unusual for her conservative upbringing.
  • He walks around with a guitar, playing it to anyone who will listen on the streets.
  • She walks around with an empty expression, after receiving the sad news.
  • He walks around with this peculiar cane, which has become his signature accessory.

Hypernyms

  • Comport
  • Bear
  • Deport
  • Acquit
  • Conduct
  • Carry
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