Movements: English Vocabulary List

to move to a new position by raising one's foot and then putting it down in a different spot

"Step carefully on the icy sidewalk."

"Please step carefully over the wet floor because it is still very slippery after being mopped recently."

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

"The cat will creep slowly."

"The cat began to creep slowly toward the unsuspecting bird that was eating seeds on the ground outside."

to move in a relaxed or casual manner

"He wandered around the city aimlessly."

"We decided to wander around the old city center without any map or plan for the entire afternoon."

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

"The car did plunge."

"The temperature is expected to plunge below freezing tonight so please bring your plants inside to protect them."

to move with a rapid up-and-down motion

"The bird flapped its wings wildly."

"The large bird began to flap its enormous wings wildly as it prepared to take off from the ground."

to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

"Butterflies flutter around the flowers."

"The colorful butterfly started to flutter gently from one flower to another in the warm summer garden breeze."

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

"The children swing on the playground."

"The little girl loved to swing back and forth on the old wooden swing set behind her grandparent's house."

to slide or move sideways, often unintentionally

"Be careful not to slip on ice."

"Be careful not to slip on the icy pavement because it is extremely slippery after last night's freezing rain storm."

to move toward a lower level

"The plane will descend soon."

"The airplane started to descend slowly through the thick clouds as it prepared to land at the busy airport."

to slope or incline upward

"The elevator began to ascend slowly."

"It took them nearly two hours to ascend to the top of the mountain where the view was absolutely breathtaking."

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

"He stumbled on the rug."

"He was so tired that he began to stumble over his own feet while walking home late at night."

to go across or to the other side of something

"Let's cross the river."

"You must look both ways carefully before you cross the busy street to avoid getting hit by a car."