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Triple-Form Movement Verbs

11 Words

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drive
1.
drive
Verb

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

You should drive with both hands on the steering wheel.

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fall
2.
fall
Verb

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Be careful not to slip and fall on the wet floor.

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fly
3.
fly
Verb

to move or travel through the air

Birds can fly freely in the sky.

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ride
4.
ride
Verb

to sit on open-spaced vehicles like motorcycles or bicycles and be in control of their movements

She rides her bike to work every day.

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rise
5.
rise
Verb

to move from a lower to a higher position

The hot air balloon rose gracefully into the sky.

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shake
6.
shake
Verb

to move from side to side or up and down

The cat climbed the tree, causing the branches to shake with every agile movement.

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sink
7.
sink
Verb

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.

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spring
8.
spring
Noun

the season that comes after winter, when in most countries the trees and flowers begin to grow again

His favorite season is spring, when the weather is mild and the flowers are in full bloom.

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swim
9.
swim
Verb

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.

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stride
10.
stride
Verb

to walk confidently and purposefully with long, decisive steps

The CEO entered the boardroom and strode confidently to the front, ready to address the team.

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tread
11.
tread
Verb

to step on or crush something with the feet, often implying a forceful or heavy action

The muddy boots tread on the freshly planted flowers, leaving imprints in the garden.

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