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Small words for moving and switching

Short adverbs for direction and for equipment that is running or stopped.

A1A2B110 words · 3 examples each
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Found: 10 words

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up

adverb · 3 examples
  1. She looked up at the tall tree.
  2. Please lift the handle up.
  3. The balloon floated up into the sky.

down

adverb · 3 examples
  1. He bent down to tie his shoe.
  2. Please pull the blind down.
  3. The leaf drifted down toward the ground.

in

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please come in and take a seat.
  2. The door was open, so the cat walked in.
  3. She opened the window to let fresh air in.

out

adverb · 3 examples
  1. He opened the gate and let the dog out.
  2. We stepped out to look at the stars.
  3. Please take the rubbish out before dinner.

on

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The lamp is on, so I can read.
  2. Leave the heater on until the room warms.
  3. Is the radio still on?

off

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please leave the television off during dinner.
  2. The fan is off because the room is cool.
  3. Check that the oven is off before you leave.

away

adverb · 3 examples
  1. The birds flew away when we approached.
  2. She waved as the bus drove away.
  3. Please move the chair away from the door.

back

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please bring the empty bowl back.
  2. We walked back after reaching the lake.
  3. I will come back before lunch.

ahead

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please go ahead; I will follow.
  2. The road bends just ahead.
  3. I could see a bridge ahead.

forward

adverb · 3 examples
  1. Please move forward to make room.
  2. She leaned forward to hear the quiet voice.
  3. The boat drifted forward through the calm water.

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