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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Verbs of Movement
to tilt
to tilt [verb]

to incline or lean in a particular direction

Ex: The building began to tilt precariously after the foundation weakened .
to angle
to angle [verb]

to position or direct something in a way that deviates from a straight line or plane

Ex: Skiers skillfully angled their skis as they descended the slope .
to slope
to slope [verb]

to incline or slant in a particular direction

Ex: The architect ensured that the roof sloped effectively to facilitate rainwater runoff .
to slant
to slant [verb]

to move or proceed in a direction that is not straight or perpendicular

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to cock
to cock [verb]

to incline or tilt at an angle

Ex: Over time , the legs of the old chair had worn unevenly , causing it to cock to one side when someone sat in it .
to skew
to skew [verb]

to deviate abruptly or shift unexpectedly from the current course or position

Ex: The airplane skewed momentarily , causing some passengers to feel a sudden jolt .
to incline
to incline [verb]

to slope, lean, or be positioned at a slant or incline

Ex: As they approached the mountain , the road began to incline uphill .
to cant
to cant [verb]

(of a boat or ship) to tilt to one side

Ex: Pulling in a heavy net filled with fish , the fishing boat canted slightly under the weight of the catch .
to turn
to turn [verb]

to move in a circular direction around a fixed line or point

Ex: As she cranked the handle , the music box 's tiny dancer began to turn .
to spin
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 reel
to reel [verb]

to rotate or move in a circular or revolving manner

Ex: As the helicopter descended , its rotor blades reeled .
to roll
to roll [verb]

to move in a direction by turning over and over or from one side to another repeatedly

Ex: The tumbleweed continued to roll across the desert landscape .
to twirl
to twirl [verb]

to spin or rotate quickly with a graceful motion

Ex: While the music played , the couple on the dance floor were twirling with elegance .
to roll around
to roll around [verb]

to move on the ground while turning someone or something in rolling motions

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to swivel
to swivel [verb]

to pivot or rotate around a fixed point

Ex: The surveillance camera could swivel in all directions , ensuring comprehensive coverage of the area .
to flip
to flip [verb]

to turn over quickly with a sudden move

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to turn over
to turn over [verb]

to flip or rotate an object so that a different side is facing up

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to invert
to invert [verb]

to flip or reverse the position or arrangement of something

Ex: The choreographer asked the dancers to invert their formation for the final scene .
to upend
to upend [verb]

to undergo a change in position where an object becomes turned or set on end

Ex: The vase upended on the shelf , spilling flowers and water .
to upturn
to upturn [verb]

to rotate or flip something in an upward direction

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to pivot
to pivot [verb]

to rotate around a central point or axis

Ex: The ballet dancer gracefully pivoted on one foot during the performance , showcasing incredible balance .
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