Doing things 1
29 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 |
|---|---|---|
| absorb | to take in a liquid or gas; also to learn and understand information | The towel absorbs water quickly. |
| arrange | to plan or organize something; also to put things in order | I arranged a meeting for Monday. |
| arrest | to take someone to the police station because of a crime | The police arrested the thief. |
| attach | to join or fix one thing to another; also to add a file to an email | I attached the photo to the email. |
| attract | to make people come or be interested | The beach attracts many tourists. |
| bang | to hit something hard and make a loud noise | He banged on the door. |
| bat | to hit a ball with a bat | It's your turn to bat. |
| bite | to cut something with your teeth | Does your dog bite? |
| blend | to mix things together | Blend the fruit with some milk. |
| block | to stop something from moving or passing | A tree is blocking the road. |
| bump | to hit something by accident | I bumped my head on the door. |
| bust | to break something (informal) | He bust his phone. |
| connect | to join two things together | Connect the printer to the computer. |
| delete | to remove text or a file, especially on a computer | I deleted the email by mistake. |
| dig | to make a hole in the ground | The dog likes to dig in the garden. |
| drag | to pull something heavy along the ground | He dragged the box across the floor. |
| drown | to die under water | He almost drowned in the river. |
| enclose | to put something inside an envelope with a letter; also to surround | I enclose a copy of my CV. |
| fasten | to close or fix something firmly | Please fasten your seat belt. |
| fetch | to go and get something and bring it back | Can you fetch me a glass of water? |
| fish | to try to catch fish | We fished in the lake all day. |
| flood | to cover an area with water | The river flooded the town. |
| fold | to bend paper or cloth so one part covers the other | Fold the letter in half. |
| grab | to take something quickly and roughly | He grabbed my bag and ran. |
| hang | to fix something at the top so the lower part is free | Hang your coat on the hook. |
| inscribe | to write or cut words on something | Their names are inscribed on the ring. |
| install | to put a machine or program in place so it is ready to use | I installed the new software. |
| iron | to make clothes smooth with an iron | I need to iron my shirt. |
| kiss | to touch someone with your lips to show love or say hello | She kissed her son goodnight. |