Actions and events 1
29 English words (level A1) with a simple English definition and an example sentence. In the app you can hear every word and practise with flashcards, a quiz, spelling and listening.
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| English | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| action | something that you do | We need action, not words. |
| activity | something you do for fun or to learn | Swimming is my favourite activity. |
| baseball | a game where players hit a ball with a bat and run | Baseball is popular in the USA. |
| basketball | a game where players throw a ball through a high ring | We play basketball after school. |
| care | looking after someone or something | Babies need a lot of care. |
| case | a situation or example; also a box for keeping things in | In that case, I'll stay at home. |
| celebration | a party or event for a special day | There was a big celebration in the city. |
| change | when something becomes different; also money you get back | Here is your change. |
| contest | a competition | She won a singing contest. |
| course | a set of lessons on one subject | I'm doing an English course. |
| dancing | the activity of moving to music | She loves dancing. |
| design | a plan or drawing of how something will look; the way it looks | I like the design of this chair. |
| drive | a trip in a car | Let's go for a drive. |
| fight | when people hit each other or argue angrily | There was a fight after the game. |
| fire | the heat, light and flames when something burns | We sat around the fire. |
| fishing | the sport or job of catching fish | My grandad loves fishing. |
| football | a game where two teams kick a ball into a goal (US: soccer) | Let's play football in the park. |
| fun | a good time; enjoyment | Have fun at the beach! |
| game | an activity or sport with rules that you play | Let's play a game. |
| hobby | something you do for fun in your free time | My hobby is painting. |
| hold | the act of holding something | Keep a good hold on the rope. |
| homework | school work you do at home | Have you done your homework? |
| job | the work you do to get money | I have a new job. |
| kick | the act of hitting something with your foot | He gave the ball a hard kick. |
| kiss | a touch with your lips to show love | She gave her baby a kiss. |
| lesson | a time when you learn something with a teacher | My piano lesson is at 4. |
| move | an action; also going to live in a new place | That was a good move. |
| noise | a sound, especially a loud or unpleasant one | The children are making a lot of noise. |
| Olympics | a big sports competition between many countries every four years | She won a gold medal at the Olympics. |