walk-to
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Within walking distance; close enough to be reached by walking: Describes a location, such as a home, business, or facility, that is sufficiently near that one can travel to it on foot without needing other transportation.
Usage
- The adjective "walk-to" is used attributively, meaning it almost always comes directly before the noun it describes (e.g., a walk-to school, a walk-to neighborhood). It is a compound adjective formed from the phrasal verb "to walk to."
- It emphasizes the convenience and accessibility of a place due to its proximity.
Examples
- Adjective:
- They bought a house in a walk-to neighborhood, close to shops and restaurants.
- The hotel's biggest selling point is its walk-to access to the beach.
- For urban planners, creating walk-to amenities is a key goal for reducing car traffic.
Advanced Usage
- "walk-to-able": An informal, non-standard variant sometimes used with the same meaning.
- The café is not exactly next door, but it's definitely walk-to-able.
Variants and Related Words
- Walking distance (n.): A noun phrase describing the state or measure of being close enough to walk.
- The grocery store is within walking distance.
- Pedestrian-friendly (adj.): Describing an area designed to be safe and convenient for walking, which may include "walk-to" locations.
- Accessible on foot: A more formal phrase with a similar meaning.
Synonyms
- Within walking distance
- Close by
- Nearby
Antonyms
- Drive-to
- Remote
- Inaccessible on foot
Notes
- "Walk-to" is a specific, descriptive term often used in real estate, urban development, and tourism to highlight a location's convenience.
- Do not confuse the adjective "walk-to" with the verb phrase "to walk to [a place]." The adjective modifies a noun (a walk-to school), while the verb phrase includes an object (to walk to school).
Adjective
- close enough to be walked to
- walking distance
- the factory with the big parking lot...is more convenient than the walk-to factory