As a writer, I’m always searching for the perfect word to describe motion.  Typically, simple words like “walk” suffice, so some of these should be used sparingly.  Here they are, in approximate order from slowest to quickest:

1. Crawl
2. Plod
3. Trudge
4. Tiptoe
5. Creep
6. Edge
7. Worm
8. Stagger
9. Waddle
10. Traipse
11. Amble
12. Dawdle
13. Mosey
14. Saunter
15. Promenade
16. Slink
17. Maunder
18. Perambulate
19. Stroll
20. Walk
21. Scuttle
22. Strut
23. Sashay
24. Gad
25. Prance
26. Roll
27. Skip
28. Flounce
29. Stomp
30. Scoot
31. Scramble
32. Lope
33. Hie
34. Bound
35. Run
36. Hurry
37. Scamper
38. Spring
39. Rush
40. Gambol
41. Skitter
42. Dart
43. Race
44. Sprint
45. Streak
46. Gallop
47. Dash
48. Bolt
49. Barrel
50. Zoom
51. Zip

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