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Movement and change

Actions that move or change things.

A1A210 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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fall

verb · 3 examples
  1. The red apple can fall from the table.
  2. My book can fall off the chair if I push it too far.
  3. Leaves fall from the tree in autumn.

rise

verb · 3 examples
  1. A small balloon can rise into the sky.
  2. The sun can rise early in the morning.
  3. Bubbles rise slowly in the water.

raise

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please raise your hand if you know the answer.
  2. I raise the box onto the shelf.
  3. We raise our glasses to make a toast.

blow

verb · 3 examples
  1. You can blow on hot soup before you drink it.
  2. The child can blow out the candles.
  3. I blow on the dandelion seeds.

burn

verb · 3 examples
  1. The dry wood can burn quickly in the fireplace.
  2. Paper will burn if it gets too close to the flame.
  3. The logs will burn slowly.

heat

verb · 3 examples
  1. I heat the soup on the stove.
  2. Please heat the milk before bedtime.
  3. The kettle will heat the water.

light

verb · 3 examples
  1. She can light the candle with a match.
  2. We light the lantern before the power goes out.
  3. I light one candle on the cake.

shut

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please shut the door quietly.
  2. I shut the cabinet after I put the cups away.
  3. They shut the window before the rain starts.

knock

verb · 3 examples
  1. We knock before we enter the room.
  2. The visitor can knock at the front door.
  3. I knock on the door and wait.

shake

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please shake the bottle before you open it.
  2. I shake the sealed jar to mix the juice.
  3. We shake the container to mix the paint.

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