walks over
/wɔːks ˈoʊvər/
VERB
1. To approach or move toward someone or something on foot
To walk from one place to another, usually over a relatively short distance, in order to reach a person, place, or object.
1.1. Approaching someone
Describes walking toward another person, often to speak, interact, or offer assistance.
Synonyms
- approaches
- goes over to
- comes over to
- moves toward
Antonyms
- moves away from
- withdraws
- recedes
Examples
- She walks over to her colleague to discuss the project.
- He walks over to his friend after the meeting.
Related Words
1.2. Going to a nearby place
Describes traveling a short distance on foot to reach a nearby destination.
Synonyms
- goes
- heads
- proceeds
- makes one's way
Antonyms
- leaves
- departs
- moves away
Examples
- She walks over to her friend's house to borrow a book.
- He walks over to the park bench and sits down.
Related Words
- destination
- journey
- route
- footpath
VERB
2. To cross or pass over something on foot
To move across a surface, structure, or obstacle by walking.
2.1. Crossing a bridge or pathway
Describes walking across a physical structure or surface to reach the other side.
Synonyms
- crosses
- traverses
- passes over
- goes across
Antonyms
- avoids
- bypasses
- goes around
Examples
- He walks over the bridge while enjoying the view of the river.
- The visitors walk over the wooden walkway to reach the garden.
Related Words
2.2. Stepping across an obstacle or surface
Describes moving on foot across or over an object, barrier, or elevated surface.
Synonyms
- steps over
- crosses
- passes over
- clambers over
Antonyms
- steps around
- avoids
- goes under
Examples
- The cat walks over the fence into the neighbor's yard.
- She walks over the fallen branches on the path.
Related Words
VERB
3. To treat someone with disrespect or disregard
To behave toward someone in a dismissive or disrespectful manner, disregarding their feelings, rights, opinions, or dignity.
3.1. Disrespecting or disregarding someone
Describes treating another person as unimportant by ignoring their feelings, opinions, dignity, or rights.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- respects
- honors
- esteems
- values
- cherishes
- appreciates
Examples
- He walks over his colleagues by dismissing their contributions.
- The manager walks over employees who are afraid to challenge his decisions.
Related Words
- disrespect
- contempt
- disregard
- humiliation
- insult
3.2. Exploiting or taking advantage of someone
Describes treating someone unfairly or exploiting their kindness, trust, or willingness to help for personal benefit.
Synonyms
- exploits
- takes advantage of
- abuses
- manipulates
- uses
Antonyms
- respects
- supports
- protects
- treats fairly
Examples
- She feels that her employer walks over her because she rarely refuses extra work.
- He walks over people who are too trusting to recognize his intentions.
Related Words
- exploitation
- manipulation
- abuse
- vulnerability
- self-interest
VERB
4. To defeat or dominate someone easily
To overcome an opponent or competitor with little difficulty, or to exercise overwhelming control over someone.
4.1. Defeating an opponent easily
Describes winning against an opponent decisively, with little resistance or effort.
Synonyms
- overwhelms
- crushes
- trounces
- thrashes
- dominates
Antonyms
- loses to
- succumbs to
- is defeated by
Examples
- The championship team walks over its opponents in the final match.
- The experienced side walks over the weaker team.
Related Words
- victory
- competition
- opponent
- dominance
- defeat