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action-words-verbs-vocabulary
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Anglais
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Action words are verbs. They describe things like what we are doing, how we feel or what is going on, for example.
The use of the word to before a verb indicates the infinitive form, that is not conjugated.
Title (level 2)
Daily Action Words
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daily-action-words
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Click to listen to Daily Action Words vocabulary.
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Sons
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to eat
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to eat.mp3 (14.33 KB)
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to drink
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to drink.mp3 (18 KB)
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to sleep
Son
to sleep.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to work
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to work.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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to study
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to study.mp3 (18 KB)
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to learn
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to learn.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to teach
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to teach.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to cook
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to cook.mp3 (44.9 KB)
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to play
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to play.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to read
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to read.mp3 (54.08 KB)
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To Move Action Words
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to-move-action-words
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Click to listen to Movement Words.
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Sons
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to move
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to move.mp3 (15.15 KB)
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to walk
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to walk.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to run
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to run.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to jump
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to jump.mp3 (14.33 KB)
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to sit
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to sit.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to stand
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to stand.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to dance
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to dance.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to go
Son
to go.mp3 (43.88 KB)
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to return
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to return.mp3 (23.31 KB)
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to come back
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to come back.mp3 (23.31 KB)
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to drive
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to drive.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to travel
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to travel.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to push
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to push.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to pull
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to pull.mp3 (18 KB)
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to pick (something) up
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to pick (something) up.mp3 (79.59 KB)
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to put (something) down
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to put (something) down.mp3 (27.39 KB)
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Communication Action Words
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communication-action-words
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Click to listen to Communication Action Words.
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Sons
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to speak
Son
to speak.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to talk
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to talk.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to say
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to say.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to tell
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to tell.mp3 (18 KB)
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to listen
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to listen.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to shout
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to shout.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to yell
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to yell.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to scream
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to scream.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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to whisper
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to whisper.mp3 (21.68 KB)
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to ask
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to ask.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to answer
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to answer.mp3 (20.04 KB)
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to explain
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to explain.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to smile
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to smile.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to laugh
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to laugh.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to cry
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to cry.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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to frown
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to frown.mp3 (20.86 KB)
Title (level 2)
Senses Action Words
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senses-action-words
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Click to listen to Feelings & Reactions Action Words.
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Sons
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to see
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to see.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to look
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to look.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to watch
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to watch.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to hear
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to hear.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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to listen
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to listen_0.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to touch
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to touch.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to feel
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to feel.mp3 (18 KB)
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to taste
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to taste.mp3 (47.96 KB)
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to smell
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to smell.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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Mind Action Words
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mind-action-words
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Click to listen to Using Your Mind Action Words.
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Sons
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to think
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to think.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to imagine
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to imagine.mp3 (62.24 KB)
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to forget
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to forget.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to remember
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to remember.mp3 (20.86 KB)
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to know
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to know.mp3 (14.33 KB)
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to understand
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to understand.mp3 (25.35 KB)
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to feel
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to feel_0.mp3 (18 KB)
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to recognize
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to recognize.mp3 (27.39 KB)
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to pretend
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to pretend.mp3 (48.98 KB)
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Using Your Hand Action Words
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using-your-hand-action-words
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Click to listen to Using Your Hands Action Words.
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Sons
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to pick (something) up
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to pick (something) up_0.mp3 (79.59 KB)
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to put (something) down
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to put (something) down_0.mp3 (27.39 KB)
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to open
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to open.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to close
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to close.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to use
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to use.mp3 (40.82 KB)
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to turn on
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to turn on.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to turn off
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to turn off.mp3 (22.49 KB)
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to wave
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to wave.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to clap
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to clap.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to point
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to point.mp3 (15.96 KB)
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to write
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to write.mp3 (18 KB)
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to erase
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to erase.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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to draw
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to draw.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to cut
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to cut.mp3 (48.98 KB)
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to glue
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to glue.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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to stick
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to stick.mp3 (18 KB)
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to build
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to build.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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to throw
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to throw.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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to catch
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to catch.mp3 (20.04 KB)
Title (level 2)
Action Words at a Glance
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action-words-at-a-glance
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Title (level 2)
Exercise – Action Words Vocabulary
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exercise-action-words-vocabulary
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Title (level 2)
Action Words – Advanced Vocabulary
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action-words-advanced-vocabulary
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Advanced Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-movement-vocabulary
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Advanced Body Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-body-movement-vocabulary
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Advanced Using Your Hands Vocabulary
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advanced-using-your-hands-vocabulary
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Action Expressions
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action-expressions
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Exercise – Advanced Action Words
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exercise-advanced-action-words
Title (level 3)
Advanced Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-movement-vocabulary
Sons
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to sprint
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to sprint.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To run a short distance at the fastest possible speed
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to dash
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to dash.mp3 (18.82 KB)
Traduction
To run or move somewhere very quickly and suddenly
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to bolt
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to bolt.mp3 (17.19 KB)
Traduction
To run away suddenly and quickly, often from fear or surprise
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to hop
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to hop.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To jump on one foot or to move by jumping with both feet together
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to crawl
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to crawl.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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To move on your hands and knees, staying close to the ground
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to sneak
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to sneak.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To move quietly and secretly, to avoid being seen or heard
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to lie down
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to lie down.mp3 (67.35 KB)
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To move into a flat position, on a surface like a bed or the ground
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to fly
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to fly.mp3 (17.19 KB)
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To move through the air using wings, or to travel in an aircraft
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to tiptoe
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to tiptoe.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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To walk very quietly on the tips of your toes, to avoid making noise
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to swerve
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to swerve.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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To change direction suddenly, especially to avoid hitting something
Title (level 3)
Advanced Body Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-body-movement-vocabulary
Sons
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to nod
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to nod.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To move your head up and down to show agreement, understanding or as a greeting
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to shake (head)
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to shake.mp3 (15.15 KB)
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To move your head from side to side, to show disagreement, refusal or disapproval
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to stretch
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to stretch.mp3 (20.04 KB)
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To extend your body or a part of your body to its full length, to relax the muscles
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to yawn
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to yawn.mp3 (61.22 KB)
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To open your mouth wide and take a deep breath, usually when you are tired or bored
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to breathe
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to breathe.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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To take air into your lungs and let it out, to get oxygen
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to cough
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to cough.mp3 (20.04 KB)
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To push air out of your throat and lungs suddenly and often loudly, usually because you are sick or something is in your throat
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to sneeze
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to sneeze.mp3 (18.82 KB)
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To suddenly and forcefully expel air from your nose and mouth, usually because of an irritation in your nose
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to notice
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to notice.mp3 (22.49 KB)
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To become aware of something or someone, by seeing, hearing or feeling it
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to observe
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to observe.mp3 (22.49 KB)
Traduction
To watch or look at someone or something carefully for a period of time
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to gaze
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to gaze.mp3 (41.84 KB)
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To look steadily and for a long time at something
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to stare
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to stare.mp3 (54.08 KB)
Traduction
To look at someone or something with your eyes wide open for a long time, in a fixed, intense or surprised way
Title (level 3)
Advanced Using Your Hands Vocabulary
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advanced-using-your-hands-vocabulary
Sons
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to grab
Son
to grab.mp3 (19.64 KB)
Traduction
To quickly take hold of something or someone with your hand
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to pinch
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to pinch.mp3 (19.64 KB)
Traduction
To squeeze something tightly between your thumb and finger
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to snap
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to snap.mp3 (18 KB)
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To make a sudden, sharp sound, often by quickly moving your fingers
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to tap
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to tap.mp3 (18 KB)
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To hit something lightly and quickly, often with your finger or hand, making a soft sound
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to squeeze
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to squeeze.mp3 (22.49 KB)
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To press something firmly, usually with your whole hand or both hands
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to shake hands
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to shake hands.mp3 (26.17 KB)
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To take someone's hand and move it up and down as a greeting, an agreement or a sign of friendship
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to carry
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to carry.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To hold something with your hands or arms and move it from one place to another
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to lift
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to lift.mp3 (20.04 KB)
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To move something upwards from a lower position using your hands or arms
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to pat
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to pat.mp3 (18 KB)
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To touch someone or something gently and repeatedly with your open hand, often to show kindness or approval
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to manipulate
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to manipulate.mp3 (23.31 KB)
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To control or handle something skillfully with your hands, often to move it, shape it or make it work
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to drag
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to drag.mp3 (20.04 KB)
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To pull something along the ground or another surface
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to scroll
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to scroll.mp3 (15.15 KB)
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To move text or images up, down or across a screen, by touching the screen or using a mouse or trackpad with your hand
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to swipe
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to swipe.mp3 (16.78 KB)
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To move your hand or finger quickly and smoothly across a surface
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to stir
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to stir.mp3 (15.15 KB)
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To move a spoon or other utensil around in a liquid or mixture, to mix it or to make something dissolve
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to chop
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to chop.mp3 (47.96 KB)
Traduction
To cut something into small pieces with a sharp tool like a knife or an axe, for instance
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to knead
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to knead.mp3 (19.64 KB)
Traduction
To press and stretch dough repeatedly with your hands
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to sew
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to sew.mp3 (18 KB)
Traduction
To join or repair things, especially fabric, by passing a needle and thread through them
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to screw
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to screw.mp3 (45.92 KB)
Traduction
To fasten or tighten something by turning it with a twisting motion, using a tool like a screwdriver
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to hammer
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to hammer.mp3 (15.96 KB)
Traduction
To hit something forcefully and repeatedly with a hammer
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to pry
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to pry.mp3 (19.64 KB)
Traduction
To use force to open something, lift something or separate things that are stuck together, using a lever or a tool
Title (level 3)
Action Expressions
Title slug (identifier)
action-expressions
Sons
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to get up
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to get up.mp3 (48.98 KB)
Traduction
To stand up from a sitting or lying position, or to get out of bed in the morning
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to put on
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to put on.mp3 (22.49 KB)
Traduction
To place clothing or accessories onto your body
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to take off
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to take off.mp3 (23.72 KB)
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To remove clothing or accessories from your body
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to drop off
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to drop off.mp3 (23.31 KB)
Traduction
To take someone or something to a place and leave them or it there
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to give a hand
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to give a hand.mp3 (58.16 KB)
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To help someone with a task or problem
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to lend a hand
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to lend a hand.mp3 (59.18 KB)
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To help someone with a task or problem
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to catch up
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to catch up.mp3 (51.02 KB)
Traduction
To reach someone or something that is ahead of you
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to keep an eye on
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to keep an eye on.mp3 (71.43 KB)
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To watch or look after someone or something carefully, to make sure they are safe
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to call it a day
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to call it a day.mp3 (76.53 KB)
Traduction
To decide to stop working on something for the rest of the day, or to stop an activity and finish it for now
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to jump for joy
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to jump for joy.mp3 (25.35 KB)
Traduction
To express great happiness or excitement by jumping up and down
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to hit the roof
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to hit the roof.mp3 (26.57 KB)
Traduction
To suddenly become very angry and start shouting
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to put together
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to put together.mp3 (66.33 KB)
Traduction
To assemble something by joining its parts, or to create something by combining different elements
Corps
Visit Phrasal Verbs to learn more.
Title (level 3)
Exercise – Advanced Action Words
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exercise-advanced-action-words
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See Also
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see-also
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