hike
Translation
to go for a long walk, to increase suddenly
Examples
We plan to hike in the mountains.
We plan to hike in the mountains.
The government will hike taxes next year.
The government will hike taxes next year.
Grammar Patterns
((in/through sth.)) to go for a long walk in a place We plan to hike in the mountains.
((sth.)) to increase the level or amount of sth. The government will hike taxes next year.
Similar Words
Synonyms (walk): trek, ramble; Synonyms (increase): raise, boost.
Etymology
From Middle English 'hyken', meaning 'to walk vigorously'. The 'increase' sense is from the 20th century, possibly from 'hitching up'.
Memory Tips
Imagine hiking *up* a mountain, which is a big *increase* in altitude. This connects the two meanings.