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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.
Titre (niveau 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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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
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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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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
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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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to speak
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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)
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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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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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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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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)
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Action Words at a Glance
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Exercise – Action Words 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
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Advanced Movement Vocabulary
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advanced-movement-vocabulary
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to sprint
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to sprint.mp3 (18 KB)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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
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Advanced Body Movement Vocabulary
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to nod
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to nod.mp3 (18 KB)
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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)
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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)
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To look at someone or something with your eyes wide open for a long time, in a fixed, intense or surprised way
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Advanced Using Your Hands Vocabulary
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to grab
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to grab.mp3 (19.64 KB)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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To press and stretch dough repeatedly with your hands
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to sew
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to sew.mp3 (18 KB)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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To use force to open something, lift something or separate things that are stuck together, using a lever or a tool
Titre (niveau 3)
Action Expressions
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action-expressions
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to get up
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to get up.mp3 (48.98 KB)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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To assemble something by joining its parts, or to create something by combining different elements
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Visit Phrasal Verbs to learn more.
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Exercise – Advanced Action Words
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exercise-advanced-action-words
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See Also
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Gerunds & Infinitives
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