Doing things 2
30 English words (level B2) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| pluck | to pull something quickly; also to pull out hairs or feathers | She plucked a flower. |
| plug | to block a hole; plug in: to connect to electricity | Plug in the computer. |
| pound | to hit hard many times | He pounded on the door. |
| punch | to hit with your fist | He punched the wall. |
| rip | to tear quickly | I ripped my jeans. |
| rub | to move your hand or something over a surface while pressing | He rubbed his eyes. |
| saw | to cut with a saw | He sawed the wood in half. |
| scratch | to rub your skin with your nails; also to damage a surface | Don't scratch the mosquito bite. |
| screw | to fix something with screws; also to turn something to close it | Screw the lid on tightly. |
| slam | to close something hard and loudly | Don't slam the door! |
| slap | to hit with an open hand | She slapped his face. |
| slice | to cut into thin pieces | Slice the bread. |
| smash | to break into many pieces with force | The ball smashed the window. |
| soak | to put in liquid for a long time; also to make very wet | Soak the beans overnight. |
| spray | to cover with small drops of liquid | She sprayed perfume on her neck. |
| spread | to open out or cover a surface; also to move to more places or people | The fire spread quickly. |
| squash | to press something flat | Don't squash the tomatoes. |
| squeeze | to press firmly; also to fit into a small space | Squeeze the lemon. |
| stab | to push a knife into someone | He was stabbed in a fight. |
| strangle | to kill someone by pressing their throat | He was strangled in his bed. |
| stroke | to move your hand gently over something | She stroked the cat. |
| stuff | to fill something tightly | She stuffed her clothes into the bag. |
| suspend | to stop for a time; also to hang; also to stop someone working or going to school as punishment | He was suspended from school. |
| tack | to fix with small nails or pins | She tacked the poster to the wall. |
| tap | to hit lightly; also to touch a screen | Tap the screen to start. |
| unload | to take things out of a vehicle | Help me unload the car. |
| unlock | to open with a key | Unlock the door. |
| untie | to open something tied | Untie your shoelaces. |
| whip | to hit with a whip; also to mix cream quickly | Whip the cream. |
| wipe | to clean with a cloth | Wipe the table, please. |