1 A2 neutral
To walk beside or accompany someone on foot.
"She walked with her grandfather to the park every Sunday morning."
inseparable
walk with
B1 neutral inseparable transitive
To accompany someone on foot, or (figuratively) to live or act in accordance with a principle or deity.
In plain English
Walk beside someone and go the same way, or live by certain values or beliefs.
What does "walk with" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 idiomatic formal
(Figurative/spiritual) To live according to certain values, principles, or a faith.
"He chose to walk with integrity, even when it cost him."
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And what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?
— Micah 6:8, Bible (ESV)
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To walk alongside or together with someone.
Actually means
Walk beside someone and go the same way, or live by certain values or beliefs.
Usage tip
The figurative/spiritual sense ('walk with God', 'walk with integrity') is common in religious and inspirational contexts and draws on biblical language. The literal sense is straightforward.
Words that pair with "walk with"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
God integrity purpose faith dignity confidence
How to conjugate "walk with"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
walk with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
walks with
he/she/it
Past simple
walked with
yesterday
Past participle
walked with
have + pp
-ing form
walking with
continuous
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