collocation · informal
go hiking
UK/ɡəʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ/US/ɡoʊ ˈhaɪkɪŋ/go HIK·ing
Band 4-5speaking
Walk long distances outdoors on trails, usually in countryside or mountains for exercise or pleasure.
Examples
“We often go hiking in the nearby hills at the weekend.”
“If you like fresh air and views, go hiking is a great hobby.”
“She goes hiking with a small group every month.”
Band 8 sentence
“On clear weekends I prefer to go hiking in the hills; it helps me switch off from studying and keeps me fit.”
Collocations
- go hiking in the mountains
- go hiking with friends
Word family
hike v/nhiker nhiking n/adj
Common mistakes
do hiking→go hiking
have a hike→go hiking
Say it for a higher band
5do hiking→6have a hike→7+go hiking
Synonyms
go trekking
Easily confused
walk
“I often walk in the park to clear my head.”
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