Travel and movement actions in English, with pictures
This page teaches common verbs and nouns for getting around on foot, water, or vehicles. Try acting out each motion as you read to remember the meaning easily.
/wɔːk/
To advance on foot by stepping one foot before the other.
“We like to walk in the park after dinner.”
hike
/haɪk/
To walk a long way in nature, hills, or woods.
“They plan to hike up the mountain this Saturday.”
march
/mɑːrtʃ/
To step forward in a regular, rhythmic pace with other people.
“Soldiers march together through the city square.”
tiptoe
/ˈtɪp.toʊ/
To step softly on the front of your feet without making noise.
“Please tiptoe into the bedroom so you do not wake the baby.”
/ˈstʌmbəl/
To catch your foot on something and almost fall down.
“I stumbled over a rock on the dark path.”
/slɪp/
To slide unintentionally on a wet surface and lose your balance.
“Be careful not to slip on the wet kitchen floor.”
/roʊl/
To travel forward by turning over and over like a wheel.
“Watch the red ball roll down the hill.”
tumble
/ˈtʌmbəl/
To suddenly lose balance and drop heavily or awkwardly.
“He lost his grip and began to tumble down the stairs.”
/swɪm/
To travel through deep water by using your arms and legs.
“Can you swim across this wide river safely?”
paddle
/ˈpædl/
To move a small boat through water using a pole with flat blades.
“We decided to paddle across the quiet lake this morning.”
/seɪl/
To travel across water in a boat powered by the wind.
“They love to sail across the open sea on weekends.”
/rɪˈvɜːrs/
To back up a car or move backwards into an empty space.
“You need to reverse the car into that parking spot.”
overtake
/ˌoʊvərˈteɪk/
To catch up to a slower vehicle and pass it safely.
“It is dangerous to overtake another car on this sharp turn.”
/raɪd/
To sit upon and steer a bicycle, motorbike, or horse.
“Children love to ride their bikes on sunny afternoons.”
