Moving 1
22 English words (level B1) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| advance | to move forward; also to develop | Technology has advanced quickly. |
| board | to get on a plane, ship, train or bus | Passengers can now board the plane. |
| bounce | to move back after hitting something, like a ball | The ball bounced off the wall. |
| bowl | to throw or roll a ball in some games | It's your turn to bowl. |
| circle | to move around something; also to draw a circle around something | Circle the correct answer. |
| coast | to move without using power; also to succeed easily | We coasted down the hill on our bikes. |
| crash | to hit something hard in an accident; also to stop working (a computer) | My computer crashed. |
| cycle | to ride a bicycle | I cycle to work every day. |
| depart | to leave, especially to start a trip | The train departs at nine. |
| dive | to jump into water head first; also to swim under water | He dived into the pool. |
| escape | to get away from a place or danger | The prisoner escaped last night. |
| exit | to leave a place or a computer program | Exit the building by the back door. |
| expand | to become bigger | The company is expanding quickly. |
| float | to stay on top of a liquid; also to move slowly in the air | Wood floats on water. |
| flow | to move smoothly and continuously, like water | The river flows into the sea. |
| guide | to show someone the way; also to help someone | She guided us through the old town. |
| lead | to show the way by going first; also to be in control of a group | This road will lead you to the beach. |
| leap | to jump high or far | The cat leaps onto the table. |
| lift | to move something up | Can you help me lift this box? |
| limp | to walk with difficulty because one leg hurts | He limped off the field. |
| march | to walk in a group with regular steps, like soldiers; also to protest by walking | The soldiers marched through the town. |
| mislead | to make someone believe something that is not true | The advert may mislead customers. |