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trek

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈtɹɛk// UK //tɹˈɛk// trek

n. a long and difficult journey, usually made on foot through mountains or forests. You use this word when the trip feels like a real challenge.

n. a long, arduous journey, typically involving travel on foot through difficult terrain. Often carries a connotation of physical exertion or endurance.


SIMPLE

We went on a long trek through the mountains last summer.

CONTEXTUAL

The group prepared for a three-day trek across the valley, carrying all their own supplies and water.

COMPLEX

While the initial stages of the trek were manageable, the steep incline and thinning air at higher altitudes tested the stamina of even the most experienced hikers.

Origin

From Afrikaans trek, from Dutch trekken, from Middle Dutch trekken (weak verb) and trēken (“to trek, place, bring, move”, strong verb), from Old Dutch trekkan, trekan, from Proto-West Germanic trekan, from Proto-Germanic trekaną, trakjaną (“to drag, haul, scrape, pull”), from Proto-Indo-European dreg- (“to drag, scrape”).

Usage

Often used with the verb 'go on' or 'make'.

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