Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to movement such as "cross", "shift", and "glide".

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Verbs of Movement
to move
to move [verb]

to change your position or location

Ex: The cat moved swiftly across the room .
to cross
to cross [verb]

to go across or to the other side of something

Ex: The students are crossing the campus to reach the library .
to traverse
to traverse [verb]

to move across or through in a specified direction

Ex: Navigating the bustling city , pedestrians often need to traverse crowded streets to reach their destinations .
to shift
to shift [verb]

to move from a particular place or position to another

Ex: The tectonic plates slowly shift over time , causing geological changes and earthquakes .
to round
to round [verb]

to go around or encircle an object or obstacle, allowing movement to continue in a changed direction

Ex: To avoid the traffic jam , the savvy driver chose to round the city center through less congested streets .
to move over
to move over [verb]

to adjust one's position to create space for others

Ex: While watching a movie with friends , someone might suggest moving over to make room for everyone on the sofa .
to pass by
to pass by [verb]

to go past someone or something

Ex: The cars just passed by the accident scene .
to inch
to inch [verb]

to move or progress very slowly and in small distances

Ex: The elderly couple inched towards the finish line of the marathon .
to relocate
to relocate [verb]

to move to a new place or position

Ex: The multinational corporation decided to relocate some of its staff to overseas branches .
to teleport
to teleport [verb]

to transport or move matter instantaneously from one location to another without traversing the physical space in between

Ex: In the realm of virtual reality , users can often teleport within the digital environment , exploring various simulations .
to travel
to travel [verb]

to go from one location to another, particularly to a far location

Ex:
to locomote
to locomote [verb]

to move from one place to another; to travel or transport

Ex: In densely populated cities , people often use bicycles to locomote quickly through traffic .
to maneuver
to maneuver [verb]

to strategically navigate or direct a vehicle, object, or oneself through a series of planned movements

Ex: The race car driver skillfully maneuvered through the tight turns of the racetrack
to surge
to surge [verb]

to move in a sudden, strong, and often irregular forward or upward motion

Ex: The sports car surged forward as the driver accelerated .
to turn around
to turn around [verb]

to change your position so as to face another direction

Ex: When I entered the room , everyone turned around to look at me .
to bypass
to bypass [verb]

to navigate around or avoid something by taking an alternative route or direction

Ex: Hikers were forced to bypass the closed trail and find an alternative way to reach the summit .
to move along
to move along [verb]

to progress or shift from one place to another, especially to make room for others

Ex: The bus driver asked them to move along to allow more passengers to board .
to press on
to press on [verb]

to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions

Ex: The explorers were tired , but they chose to press on through the dense forest .
to migrate
to migrate [verb]

to move or relocate from one place to another place

Ex: In the human body , immune cells migrate to sites of infection to combat pathogens and promote healing .
to reverse
to reverse [verb]

to cause or maneuver a vehicle to move backward

Ex: After landing , the pilot had to reverse the plane to reach the designated parking spot on the tarmac .
to slip
to slip [verb]

to move smoothly, easily, or quietly in a particular direction or position

Ex: The canoe slipped through the calm waters of the lake , leaving ripples in its wake .
to glide
to glide [verb]

to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

Ex: The figure skater glided gracefully across the frozen lake .
to skid
to skid [verb]

(of a vehicle) to slide or slip uncontrollably, usually on a slippery surface

Ex: The truck skidded dangerously as it approached the intersection .
to skim
to skim [verb]

to lightly and quickly move over a surface

Ex: The swift wind caused the autumn leaves to skim along the ground , creating a rustling symphony in its wake .
to sneak
to sneak [verb]

to move quietly and stealthily, often with the intention of avoiding detection or being unnoticed

Ex: Last night , she successfully sneaked into the house without waking anyone .
to crawl
to crawl [verb]

to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

Ex: In the dense underbrush , the jungle explorer needed to crawl to avoid entangling vines and thick foliage .
to creep
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 skulk
to skulk [verb]

to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner

Ex: As the burglar approached the house , they skulked around the perimeter .
to slink
to slink [verb]

to move or walk stealthily, attempting to avoid attention or detection

Ex: Feeling guilty about breaking the vase , the child slinked away from the scene of the accident .
to stalk
to stalk [verb]

to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

Ex: The predator silently stalked the wounded animal , waiting for the opportune moment to strike .
Verbs of Movement
Verbs for Non-Human Movement Verbs for Movement Verbs for Movement Toward Something Verbs for Movement Away from Something
Verbs for Movement in Place Verbs for Repetitive and Slight Movements Verbs for Movement with Separation Verbs for Movement on Foot
Verbs for Rushed Movement Verbs for Movement in Water Verbs for Changes in Body Posture Verbs for Movement Using Vehicles
Verbs for Change in Speed of Movement Verbs for Travelling Verbs for Navigation Verbs for Transportation of Goods