hike
Translation
to hike, to walk, to raise
Examples
We plan to hike in the mountains.
We plan to hike in the mountains.
They hiked the price of gas again.
They hiked the price of gas again.
Grammar Patterns
to hike ((in a place)) to go for a long walk. We plan to hike in the mountains.
to hike ((sth.)) to increase something like a price. They hiked the price of gas again.
Similar Words
Synonyms (walk): trek, walk, tramp; Synonyms (increase): raise, increase, boost
Etymology
The origin is uncertain, possibly from a dialectal word meaning 'to walk vigorously'.
Memory Tips
Imagine taking a 'hike' up a mountain, which is like 'hiking' up prices – both involve going up.