walk to vs walk toward

Both 'walk to' and 'walk toward' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Walk to' is used when indicating the destination or endpoint of a walk, while 'walk toward' is used to show the direction or goal of the walk. The choice between the two depends on whether you want to emphasize the destination or the direction of movement.

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This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"walk to"

This phrase is used to indicate the destination or endpoint of a walk. It is commonly used in everyday language.

Examples:

I will walk to the store.
She walked to the park.
They are walking to the beach.
He walked to the bus stop.
Let's walk to the museum.

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There was a strange woman who tried to walk to the moon.
Maybe we should just walk to Chile.
You don't need to walk to speculate currencies.
It's green to walk to school.
Then I'm going to lead my supporters on a walk to Parliament.
Rachel took her brother's hand and began their walk to the pit.
Short walk to explore the town.
8 minute walk to St-Laurent vibrant street.
Everybody needs to walk to the dark end of the street sometimes.
We will walk to the church and call back in an hour.
You can walk to work from here.
You will walk to your house.
Spared you that long walk to the gas chamber even.
Almost that I walk to give in crazy.
You can not use dirty feet walk to the Queen.
And I watched that young man walk to the gallows.
He watched a man walk to the gallows.
Just get up and walk to the car.
But then the walk to the visitation room is silent.
Me and Steve walk to the bathroom.

Alternatives:

go to on foot
stroll to
march to
amble to
hike to

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

"walk toward"

This phrase is used to show the direction or goal of a walk. It emphasizes the movement towards a particular direction.

Examples:

She walked toward the mountains.
They are walking toward the city center.
He walked toward the setting sun.
The dog walked toward its owner.
Let's walk toward the beach.

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He urged them to live their vocation "according to special charisms and spirituality" and "walk toward holiness [...] bearing witness of the Church's mission of redemption."
Cross the street for a chic coffe-shop or take a walk toward the river. Lisbon is here.
Then, walk toward Plaza de la Merced until you reach the Alcazaba, where some of the city's most picturesque bars are located (Calle Granada).Blog
But all you have to do is take the ball right back from Trapper between your legs... and hide it under your belly and walk toward their goal line.
Oscar, Oscar, get out of there, turn around, walk toward the river and keep walking.
Cross the field and walk toward the mountain.
You walk toward, but you do not come up to him.
It is a paradise - with stunning views of the countryside, and exquisitely restored stone buildings, and after parking your car you walk toward the reception area inhaling the fantastic perfume of flowering trees and plants.
If we are able to carry the load of a pilgrimage across the spectrum of history and its contradictions, we owe it to the fact that we walk toward the Lord and that, on the walk, He is with us.
"Just walk toward me now, Sarek. I'll guide you in, but I won't get near you as long as you are thrashing around like that. I'm here, but you must calm down."
Walk toward the light, Bender.
Walk toward the pole.
Walk toward the light.
You started to walk toward me.
Take Josh and walk toward the water.
Those who know the future walk toward evolution.
Forward, walk toward my voice.
The two walk toward the shoreline where the boats have landed.
At the same time a walk toward the end of violence.

Alternatives:

move toward on foot
proceed toward
advance toward
head toward
march toward

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