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Daily life

Handling everyday things

Actions for moving, arranging and looking after things.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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add

verb · 3 examples
  1. I add an apple to the bowl.
  2. Please add more vegetables to the pot.
  3. We add a little milk to the tea.

fill

verb · 3 examples
  1. I fill the jug with water.
  2. Please fill my glass from the bottle.
  3. We fill the bath before washing the baby.

cover

verb · 3 examples
  1. I cover the bowl with a lid.
  2. Please cover the food with a clean cloth.
  3. We cover the table before painting.

remove

verb · 3 examples
  1. I remove the shoe from the box.
  2. Please remove your coat before sitting down.
  3. We remove the old label from the jar.

replace

verb · 3 examples
  1. I replace the old bulb with a new one.
  2. Please replace the broken cup.
  3. We need to replace the worn bicycle tire.

arrange

verb · 3 examples
  1. I arrange the flowers in the vase.
  2. Please arrange the chairs in a circle.
  3. We arrange the books neatly on the shelf.

collect

verb · 3 examples
  1. We collect fallen leaves in a basket.
  2. Please collect the empty cups from the tables.
  3. The children collect shells on the beach.

hide

verb · 3 examples
  1. I hide the toy behind the cushion.
  2. Please hide the present before she arrives.
  3. We hide the spare key under a flowerpot.

find

verb · 3 examples
  1. I find my keys under the cushion.
  2. Can you find your missing shoe?
  3. We hope to find the lost dog soon.

lose

verb · 3 examples
  1. I often lose my keys at home.
  2. Please do not lose your ticket.
  3. You might lose a coin through that hole.

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