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Travel

Moving toward and through places

Verbs for moving nearer, arriving and changing height.

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Found: 10 words

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move

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please move closer to the table.
  2. The clouds move slowly across the sky.
  3. We need to move to a quieter room.

reach

verb · 3 examples
  1. We hope to reach the village before dark.
  2. The train will reach the city at noon.
  3. You can reach the beach by this path.

approach

verb · 3 examples
  1. We approach the bridge slowly.
  2. The hikers approach the cabin from the west.
  3. Please approach the animal quietly.

step

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please step onto the platform.
  2. We step carefully over the puddles.
  3. You can step through the open gate.

leap

verb · 3 examples
  1. The children leap over the small stream.
  2. A deer can leap across the ditch.
  3. We watched the dancers leap into the air.

creep

verb · 3 examples
  1. We creep past the sleeping dog.
  2. The children creep toward the hiding place.
  3. I try to creep downstairs without waking anyone.

march

verb · 3 examples
  1. The band members march through the square.
  2. We march in time with the drum.
  3. The children march around the playground.

descend

verb · 3 examples
  1. We descend the hill by a narrow path.
  2. The passengers descend the stairs slowly.
  3. The birds descend toward the lake.

soar

verb · 3 examples
  1. Eagles soar above the mountains.
  2. We watched a glider soar over the valley.
  3. The birds soar on warm rising air.

plunge

verb · 3 examples
  1. The seabirds plunge into the water for fish.
  2. Divers plunge into the deep pool.
  3. We watched the stones plunge into the deep water.

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