Trek: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Trek noun. A long, hard journey, especially on foot.
How to say it
TREK/ˈtrɛk/
1 syllable.
Trek in a sentence
The trek to base camp took eleven days.
It’s a bit of a trek to the station, so leave early.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- hike
- slog
- march
- expedition
Opposite:
- stroll
Where trek comes from
From Afrikaans trek, a journey by ox wagon, from Dutch trekken, to pull.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
It’s a bit of a _____ to the station, so leave early.
- hinterland
- sojourn
- trek
Show the answer
trek: It’s a bit of a trek to the station, so leave early.