Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement with Separation

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to movement with separation such as "tumble", "jump", and "fall".

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Verbs of Movement
to fall
to fall [verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: She loses her balance and falls backwards .
to fall over
to fall over [verb]

to lose one's balance and fall to the ground, typically by accident or as a result of tripping

Ex: In the dimly lit room , it was easy to trip over the furniture and accidentally fall over .
to fall into
to fall into [verb]

to accidentally enter something

Ex: The toddler giggled as he tried to catch butterflies and accidentally fell into a flower bed .
to fall down
to fall down [verb]

to fall to the ground

Ex: She was so tired that she fell down on the bed .
to fall off
to fall off [verb]

to fall from a particular position to the ground

Ex: He fell off and scraped his knee while cycling .
to tumble
to tumble [verb]

to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

Ex: Caught off guard by the unexpected obstacle , the cyclist tumbled off the bike and into the soft sand .
to plummet
to plummet [verb]

to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The climber lost their footing on the steep slope , causing them to plummet down the mountainside .
to topple
to topple [verb]

to fall or collapse, often due to instability or lack of support

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to plop
to plop [verb]

to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

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to stumble
to stumble [verb]

to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

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to trip
to trip [verb]

to slip or hit something with the foot accidentally that makes one fall or lose balance momentarily

Ex: Carrying a stack of books , he tripped on the rug and scattered the books across the floor .
to trip over
to trip over [verb]

to lose balance and almost fall by accidentally colliding with an object while walking or running

Ex: The runner almost tripped over the fallen branch on the trail .
to descend
to descend [verb]

to move toward a lower level

Ex: The hot air balloon slowly began to descend as the pilot released some of the gas .
to jump
to jump [verb]

to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: The kangaroo can jump very far with its powerful hind legs .
to bounce
to bounce [verb]

to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface

Ex: The fitness class participants used mini trampolines to bounce in a high-intensity workout .
to spring
to spring [verb]

to make a sudden and quick move forward

Ex: With a burst of energy , the athlete sprang forward at the starting line , aiming for a quick lead .
to hop
to hop [verb]

to jump using one leg

Ex: To avoid stepping on hot sand , beachgoers would often hop from one shady spot to another .
to leap
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 vault
to vault [verb]

to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

Ex: During the dance routine , the performer gracefully vaulted across the stage , captivating the audience .
to skip
to skip [verb]

to jump quickly and slightly while walking

Ex: The little girl decided to skip all the way to the playground , giggling as she went .
to caper
to caper [verb]

to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner

Ex: The excited puppy capered around the yard , chasing its tail with enthusiasm .
to frisk
to frisk [verb]

to move about playfully or energetically

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to bound
to bound [verb]

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

Ex: The young gazelle bounded across the savanna , keeping pace with its herd in a playful manner .
to bob
to bob [verb]

to move or oscillate in a quick, short, and repetitive manner, often in an up-and-down motion

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to jump off
to jump off [verb]

to physically leap from a higher point or platform, typically with the intention of landing at a lower location

Ex: She mustered the courage to jump off the diving board for the first time .
to parachute
to parachute [verb]

to descend or drop using a device designed to slow down the fall of a person or object through the air

Ex: The daredevil planned to parachute off the cliff , showcasing his courage and skill in extreme sports .
to fall out
to fall out [verb]

to detach from a surface or object

Ex: Over time , the adhesive weakened , causing some tiles to fall out from the bathroom wall .
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