hike

(noun, verb)

noun

1. a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure

- she enjoys a hike in her spare time

Similar word(s): hiking, tramp

Definition categories: act, walk

2. an increase in cost

Similar word(s): boost, rise

Definition categories: attribute, increase, increment

3. the amount a salary is increased

- he got a wage hike

Similar word(s): raise, rise

Definition categories: attribute, increase, increment

Sentences with hike as a noun:

- The tenants were not happy with the rent hike.

verb

1. increase

- The landlord hiked up the rents

Similar word(s): boost

Definition categories: motion, elevate, lift, raise

2. walk a long way, as for pleasure or physical exercise

- hike the Rockies

Definition categories: motion, walk

Sentences with hike as a verb:

- She hiked her skirt up.