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Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement in Place

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to moving in place such as "tilt", "angle", and "slant".

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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to tilt
[Verb]

to incline or lean in a particular direction

Ex: The bookshelf tilted dangerously after one of its legs gave way .
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to angle
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to position or direct something in a way that deviates from a straight line or plane

Ex: The stage designer angled the spotlights to illuminate the lead actor .
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to slope
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to incline or slant in a particular direction

Ex: Due to the hilly terrain , the driveway sloped steeply , requiring careful driving to navigate safely .
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to slant
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to move or proceed in a direction that is not straight or perpendicular

Ex: As it nears the coast, the river slants towards the delta.
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to cock
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to incline or tilt at an angle

Ex: The tower crane cocked slightly as the construction team adjusted its position .
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to skew
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to deviate abruptly or shift unexpectedly from the current course or position

Ex: Riding over choppy waters , the small boat skewed from side to side .
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to slope, lean, or be positioned at a slant or incline

Ex: Skiers enjoy the thrill of descending down the slope as it inclines downward .
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to cant
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(of a boat or ship) to tilt or lean to one side,

Ex: To catch the optimal wind for sailing , the yacht canted gracefully .
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to turn
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to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: Go straight ahead; then at the intersection, turn right.
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to spin
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to turn around over and over very fast

Ex: He spun the basketball on his finger effortlessly .
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to reel
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to rotate or move in a circular or revolving manner

Ex: The cyclist reeled downhill , enjoying the thrill of speed and movement .
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to roll
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to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

Ex: As the child released the toy car , it started to roll across the floor .
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to twirl
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to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

Ex: In the meadow , the flower petals caught the breeze and began to twirl in the air .
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to move on the ground while turning someone or something in rolling motions

Ex: He rolled the tire around the garage to find a puncture.
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to swivel
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to pivot or rotate around a fixed point

Ex: The car 's side mirrors were designed to swivel, providing the driver with a wider field of view .
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to flip
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to turn over quickly with a sudden move

Ex: He flipped the coin to decide who would go first .
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to flip or rotate an object so that a different side is facing up

Ex: He turned the pancakes over to cook the other side.
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to invert
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to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

Ex: The choreographer asked the dancers to invert their formation for the final scene .
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to upend
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to undergo a change in position where an object becomes turned or set on end

Ex: In the gusty wind , the patio umbrella upended.
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to upturn
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to rotate or flip something in an upward direction

Ex: To clean thoroughly, she upturned the furniture in the room, reaching every corner.
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to pivot
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to rotate around a central point or axis

Ex: The windmill blades were designed to pivot with the wind , optimizing energy capture .
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