Double-Form Movement & Position Verbs

to make something straight become curved or folded

She carefully bent the wire into a circle to make a decorative wreath.

to move toward a location that the speaker considers to be close or relevant to them

Can you come with me to the store?

to move slowly and quietly while staying close to the ground or other surface

The spider, with delicate precision, began to creep across the ceiling.

to escape danger or from a place

As the fire spread rapidly, residents had to flee from their apartments.

to throw something forcefully and suddenly, often in a less controlled way

In a fit of anger, he flung the book across the room.

to attach something to a higher point so that it is supported from above and can swing freely

She decided to hang a picture of her family on the living room wall.

to support the weight of the body on a knee or both knees

In prayer, the congregation was instructed to kneel and seek solace in their faith.

to intentionally say or write something that is not true

She lies about her age to seem older.

to jump very high or over a long distance

The athlete leaped over the high bar with impressive precision, setting a new record.

to go away from somewhere

She left her friends at the party without any goodbye.

to put our bottom on something like a chair or the ground while keeping our back straight

After a long hike, we found a nice spot to sit and have a picnic.

to move smoothly over a surface

The kids laughed as they slid down the slippery slope in the water park.

to move using our legs, faster than we usually walk, in a way that both feet are never on the ground at the same time

When he heard the news, he ran home in a hurry.

the rate or pace at which something or someone moves

The cheetah is known for its incredible speed, reaching up to 70 miles per hour in short bursts.

to turn around over and over very fast

With elegant movements, the dancer spun gracefully on stage.

to be upright on one's feet

He likes to stand on the balcony to feel the breeze.

to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

The pendulum clock swung back and forth with a rhythmic tick-tock.

to relax and stop worrying after being under stress

After a hectic workday, she likes to unwind with a good book.

air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces

She could hear the wind howling outside her window.

to come to a place with someone or something

Can we bring our pets to the park?