Irregular Words - Double-Form Movement & Position Verbs

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to bend [verb]

to make something straight become curved or folded

Ex: He used his strength to bend the metal rod into a U-shape for the project .
to come [verb]

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

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to creep [verb]

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

Ex: The mountaineer carefully began to creep down the steep slope .
to flee [verb]

to escape danger or from a place

Ex: Hikers had to quickly flee when they encountered a bear on the trail .
to fling [verb]

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

Ex: Frustrated with the tangled fishing line , he flung it into the water .
to hang [verb]

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

Ex: The artist carefully hung her latest masterpiece in the gallery for everyone to admire .
to kneel [verb]

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

Ex: The athlete chose to kneel during the national anthem as a peaceful protest against social injustice .
to lay [verb]

to carefully place something or someone down in a horizontal position

Ex: To avoid wrinkles , he carefully laid the freshly ironed shirt on the bed .
to leap [verb]

to jump very high or over a long distance

Ex: The mountain goat effortlessly leaped between rocky ledges as it navigated the steep mountain terrain .
to leave [verb]

to go away from somewhere

Ex: The bus will leave in five minutes , so be quick !
to sit [verb]

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

Ex: He enjoys going to the park to sit and watch the ducks in the pond .
to run [verb]

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

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to speed [verb]

to increase movement or velocity, causing something to go faster

Ex: The cyclist sped past the competition in the final lap .
to spin [verb]

to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: Gliding across the ice , the skilled ice skater spun in a perfect pirouette .
to stand [verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: My grandmother stands near the entrance to greet guests .
to swing [verb]

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

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to relax and stop worrying after being under stress

Ex: They often unwind by listening to soothing music in the evening .
to wind [verb]

to maneuver or direct something along a twisting or curving path

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to bring [verb]

to come to a place with someone or something

Ex: I will bring the snacks for the picnic .