Verbs Of Movement

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<b>VERBS OF MOVEMENT </b>

<b>ĐỘNG TỪ CHỈ SỰ DI CHUYỂN-CHUYỂN ĐỘNG </b>
<b>1. walk: </b>to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other:

I missed the bus so I decided to <b>walk.</b>

We’ve <b>walked</b> about eight miles today.

<b>2. amble</b>: to walk slowly in a relaxed way <b>= saunter: </b>
An old man came out and <b>ambled</b> over for a chat.

<b>3. hobble: walk with difficulty, especially because your legs or feet hurt: </b>
He <b>hobbled</b> into the room on crutches.

<b>4. stroll: walk somewhere in a slow relaxed way: </b>
We were <b>strolling</b> along, laughing and joking.

<b>5. limp: walk slowly or with difficulty because one leg is hurt or injured </b>
Moreno <b>limped</b> off the field with a foot injury.

<b>6. trudge: </b>walk with slow heavy steps, especially because you are tired or it is difficult to walk
<b> We trudged home through the snow. </b>

<b>7. dart:</b> move suddenly and quickly in a certain direction:
Jill <b>darted</b> forward and pulled him away from the fire.
<b>8. wander: </b>to walk without any clear purpose or direction:
They <b>wandered</b> around the narrow streets of the old city.

<b>9. stride: </b>to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way:
A man in a suit came <b>striding</b> purposefully into the hall.

She <b>strode</b> onto the stage and began to address the audience.

<b>10. pace: </b>to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are
nervous:

Nick was <b>pacing</b> up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.

<b>11. march: </b>to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who
is angry:

The troops <b>marched</b> past with smart uniform and good discipline.
Sheila <b>marched</b> into the office and demanded an apology.

<b>12. wade: </b>to walk through deep water:
We had to <b>wade</b> across the river.

<b>13. stomp: </b>to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry:
She turned and <b>stomped</b> off without looking back.

<b>14. tear: to run or drive somewhere very quickly, especially in a dangerous or careless way: </b>
She <b>tore</b> back into the house.

We <b>tore</b> down to the hospital.
He <b>tore</b> off into town.

<b>15. rush:</b> to move very quickly, especially because you need to be somewhere very soon <b>= hurry: </b>
A small girl <b>rushed</b> past her.

Mom <b>rushed</b> off down the corridor.

<b>16. wobble: to move unsteadily from side to side, or make something do this: </b>
The pile of bricks <b>wobbled</b> and fell.

Tom stopped, <b>wobbling</b> from the weight of his load.
Cindy <b>wobbled</b> along the street on her bike.

<b>17. trundle: </b>to move slowly along on wheels, or to make something do this by pushing or pulling it:
Two large wagons <b>trundled</b> by.

<b>18. waggle: to move something up and down or from side to side using short quick movements = </b>

<b>wiggle: </b>

Can you <b>waggle</b> your ears?

<b>19. saunter:</b> to walk in a slow relaxed way, especially so that you look confident or proud
He came <b>sauntering</b> down the road with his hands in his pockets.

<b>20. buck: to suddenly move up and down, or backwards and forwards, in an uncontrolled way: </b>
The plane <b>bucked</b> sharply.

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