Synonyms

  walk (to move on foot at a regular pace by placing one foot in front of the other): Let’s walk home. The baby is learning to walk. stroll (to walk in a slow, relaxed manner, often for enjoyment): They were strolling along the river. saunter (to walk in a slow, …

understand (to know, be aware of, or become aware of): Most people here understand English. I understand the instructions now. get informal (to understand): I just don’t get what you mean. Oh, now I get your point. see spoken (to understand or realize): I see what you’re saying. Ah, now …

  tired (feeling that you want to rest, needing rest): I was really tired after so much walking. exhausted (very tired): This long journey exhausted me. weary (very tired): I need to rest my weary eyes after a long day at the computer. spent formal (very tired and with no energy): …

surprise (to give someone the feeling experienced when something unexpected or unusual happens): Her reaction surprised everyone. amaze (to surprise greatly): His skills will amaze you. astonish (to surprise greatly): The magician’s tricks astonished everyone. astound (to amaze or shock): The teacher was astounded by her quick thinking. startle (to …

road (a way with a hard surface for vehicles to travel on): There were too many cars on the road yesterday. highway (a main road for traveling long distances, especially one that connects towns or cities): The highway links Los Angeles to Seattle. divided highway American English (a highway with …