Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement

to change your position or location

to go across or to the other side of something

to travel or move across or through in a specified direction

to move from a particular place or position to another

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

to adjust one's position to create space for others

to go past someone or something

to move or progress very slowly and in small distances

to move to a new place or position

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

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

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

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

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

to change your position so as to face another direction

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

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

to continue moving forward, despite obstacles or distractions

to move or relocate from one place to another place

to cause or maneuver a vehicle to move backward

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

to move smoothly over a surface

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

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

to lightly and quickly move over a surface

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

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

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

to move or hide in a stealthy or furtive manner

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

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