Daily life
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Active leisure and sports verbs in clear everyday situations.
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Found: 10 words
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swim
verb · 3 examples
- I like to swim laps in the pool before work.
- They swim at the lake on hot summer days.
- She can swim without help.
ski
verb · 3 examples
- We ski down the quiet hill in winter.
- He likes to ski after school.
- They ski together on fresh snow.
dive
verb · 3 examples
- The swimmer will dive into the pool.
- She can dive cleanly from the board.
- We watch him dive into the water.
cycle
verb · 3 examples
- I cycle to the park on Saturdays.
- They cycle along the river path.
- She can cycle very fast.
sail
verb · 3 examples
- We sail on the lake in a small boat.
- They sail when the wind is strong.
- He likes to sail with friends.
race
verb · 3 examples
- The runners race to the finish line.
- We race each other at the track.
- She wants to race in the final event.
fish
verb · 3 examples
- We fish by the river on weekends.
- He likes to fish in quiet water.
- They fish from a small boat.
dance
verb · 3 examples
- We dance at the party after dinner.
- She can dance very well.
- They dance together to the song.
exercise
verb · 3 examples
- I exercise every morning before breakfast.
- They exercise at the gym after work.
- She wants to exercise more often.
compete
verb · 3 examples
- The teams compete in the tournament.
- We compete for the top prize.
- She will compete against strong players.
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