B114 words · Intermediate

Movement & Action vocabulary — B1

Movement and action vocabulary with more specific verbs — stroll, descend, rush and chase — precise ways of walking, going up or down, and moving quickly.

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stroll
/stroʊl/
The informal word for walking slowly, used when you're in no hurry.
Example: We strolled along the beach and watched the sunset.
hurl
/hɜrl/
Another word for throw — throwing something with a lot of force.
Example: He hurled the ball across the yard in frustration.
depart
/dɪˈpɑrt/
The opposite of arrive — to leave, especially at the start of a trip.
Example: Our flight is due to depart at six in the morning.
strike
/straɪk/
Another word for hit — hitting something hard and suddenly.
Example: A rattlesnake can strike in less than a second.
descend
/dɪˈsɛnd/
The opposite of climb — to move down from a high place.
Example: The hikers began to descend the mountain as the fog rolled in.
lower
/ˈloʊər/
The opposite of lift — to carefully bring something down.
Example: Please lower the box slowly so it doesn't break.
arrive
/ərˈaɪv/
The opposite of depart — to reach the place you were travelling to.
Example: We should arrive at the hotel before dark.
climb
/klaɪm/
The opposite of descend — to move upward, often using your hands and feet.
Example: We had to climb over the rocks to reach the beach.
raise
/reɪz/
The opposite of lower — to move something up to a higher position.
Example: Please raise your hand if you have a question.
rush
/rʌʃ/
Another word for hurry — moving very quickly, often because you're late.
Example: We had to rush to catch the last train.
chase
/tʃeɪs/
The opposite of flee — to run after someone in order to catch them.
Example: The dog began to chase the ball down the whole beach.
crawl
/krɔl/
Another word for creep — to move forward on your hands and knees.
Example: We had to crawl through the gap under the fence.
swing
/swɪŋ/
Another word for sway — to move back and forth while hanging from something.
Example: The gate began to swing every time the wind picked up.
slide
/slaɪd/
Another word for glide — to move smoothly across a flat surface.
Example: The plates began to slide the moment the boat tipped.