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Daily life

Needs, interests and everyday life

Basic verbs for states, possessions, needs and feelings.

A110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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be

verb · 3 examples
  1. Please be quiet during the performance.
  2. I hope to be ready by noon.
  3. The room can be cold in winter.

become

verb · 3 examples
  1. She hopes to become a doctor.
  2. The leaves become yellow in autumn.
  3. These paths can become slippery after rain.

live

verb · 3 examples
  1. They live near the train station.
  2. I would like to live by the sea.
  3. Do you live in this building?

have

verb · 3 examples
  1. We have a small garden.
  2. Do you have an umbrella?
  3. Both children have their own desks.

need

verb · 3 examples
  1. Plants need water to grow.
  2. I need a key to open this door.
  3. We need more chairs for our guests.

want

verb · 3 examples
  1. I want a glass of water.
  2. They want to learn another language.
  3. Do you want the blue bag?

like

verb · 3 examples
  1. I like the sound of rain.
  2. We like walking in the park.
  3. Do you like this kind of music?

love

verb · 3 examples
  1. I love my family.
  2. They love their children very much.
  3. You can love someone and still disagree with them.

hate

verb · 3 examples
  1. I hate wasting food.
  2. They hate waiting in long lines.
  3. Some people hate the smell of strong perfume.

enjoy

verb · 3 examples
  1. We enjoy cooking together.
  2. I hope you enjoy the concert.
  3. The children enjoy playing outdoors.

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