Actions and movement – English vocabulary
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26 English words with meanings: act [do sth], approach, at once, bend, by accident… Study them with flashcards, quizzes and AI speaking practice on OpenQuiz.
Part of the learning path: Vocabulary in Daily Life - Pre-intermediate and intermediate
Word list
- act [do sth] /ækt/ (verb) — To do something or behave in a certain way.
Example:She acted quickly to help.
Synonyms: do, perform - approach /ə'proʊtʃ/ (verb) — To move closer to someone or something.
Example:We approached the house slowly.
Synonyms: come near, move toward - at once /æt wʌns/ (phrase) — immediately, without waiting
Example:Come here at once.
Synonyms: immediately, right away, instantly - bend /bent/ (verb) — To curve or make something curve from a straight line.
Example:He bent the wire into a circle.
Synonyms: curve, twist - by accident /baɪ 'æksɪdənt/ (phrase) — without planning or intending it
Example:I met her by accident.
Synonyms: accidentally, by chance - by chance /baɪ tʃæns/ (phrase) — happening because of luck, not planning
Example:We met by chance at the station.
Synonyms: accidentally, by accident, coincidentally - by mistake /baɪ mɪ'steɪk/ (phrase) — because of a wrong action or thought
Example:I sent the email by mistake.
Synonyms: accidentally, unintentionally, by accident - carry on (with sth) /'kæri ɑ:n/ (verb) — to continue doing something
Example:Please carry on with your work.
Synonyms: continue, keep going - commence /kə'mɛns/ (verb) — to begin or start
Example:The meeting will commence at noon.
Synonyms: begin, start, open - deliver /dɪ'lɪvər/ (verb) — to take something to a person or place
Example:They will deliver the package tomorrow.
Synonyms: bring, transport, take - depart /dɪ'pɑ:rt/ (verb) — to leave a place
Example:We will depart early tomorrow.
Synonyms: leave, go, set off - do something/nothing /du: 'sʌmθɪŋ/ (phrase) — to perform an action, or to take no action
Example:I did something useful today.
Synonyms: act, perform, do nothing - end up end /'end ʌp/ (phrase) — to finally arrive in a place or situation
Example:We ended up in the wrong town.
Synonyms: finally arrive, turn out - escape /ɪ'skeɪp/ (verb) — to get away from a place or danger
Example:He tried to escape from the room.
Synonyms: get away, flee, run away - explore /ɪk'splɔ:r/ (verb) — To travel around a place to discover what is there.
Example:We explored the town after lunch.
Synonyms: investigate, discover - fall over /fɔ:l 'oʊvər/ (phrase) — to lose balance and drop to the ground
Example:She fell over on the wet floor.
Synonyms: tumble, trip, collapse - fly v /flaɪ/ (verb) — to move through the air using wings
Example:Birds fly south in winter.
Synonyms: soar, glide - get [arrive] /ɡɛt/ (verb) — to reach a place
Example:We got to the station at noon.
Synonyms: arrive, reach, come to - get [fetch] /ɡɛt/ (verb) — to go and bring something back
Example:Can you get my bag from the car?
Synonyms: fetch, bring, go for - get in [arrive] get /ɡet ɪn/ (phrase) — to arrive at a place
Example:What time did you get in?
Synonyms: arrive, reach, come in - get in [enter] get /ɡet ɪn/ (phrase) — to move inside a vehicle or place
Example:Please get in the car.
Synonyms: enter, go inside - get off (a bus) get /ɡet ɔf/ (phrase) — to leave a bus, train, or other vehicle
Example:We got off the bus at the station.
Synonyms: exit, leave - get on (a bus) get /ɡet ɑn/ (phrase) — to enter a bus, train, or other vehicle
Example:Let's get on the train now.
Synonyms: board, enter - get out [leave] get /ɡet aʊt/ (phrase) — to leave a vehicle or place
Example:We got out of the taxi quickly.
Synonyms: exit, leave - give sth a push /ɡɪv 'sʌmθɪŋ ə pʊʃ/ (phrase) — to move something forward with a strong force
Example:Give the box a push to move it forward.
Synonyms: nudge, shove, push forward - go (out) for a walk/drive (etc.) /ɡoʊ/ (phrase) — to leave home for a short trip on foot or by vehicle
Example:We went out for a walk after dinner.
Synonyms: take a walk, go for a stroll, go out
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