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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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Categorized English Verbs of Movement
to fall
[Verb]

to quickly move from a higher place toward the ground

Ex: The leaves fall from the trees in autumn .
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to lose one's balance and fall to the ground, typically by accident or as a result of tripping

Ex: As she rushed down the stairs , her high heels caught on the carpet , causing her to fall over.
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to accidentally enter something

Ex: As the clumsy cat explored the attic , it managed to fall into an old storage box .
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to fall to the ground

Ex: After a long day of hiking , fatigue set in , causing the exhausted adventurer to fall down.
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to fall from a particular position to the ground

Ex: He fell off and scraped his knee while cycling .
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to tumble
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to fall or move in a clumsy, uncontrolled manner, often rolling or turning over

Ex: She tumbled backward after tripping on the step .
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to fall to the ground rapidly

Ex: The malfunctioning drone lost altitude rapidly , causing it to plummet and crash into the ground .
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to topple
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to fall or collapse, often due to instability or lack of support

Ex: As the ship encountered rough seas , cargo containers on the deck began to topple.
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to plop
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to fall or drop with a soft, muffled sound

Ex: The melting ice cream fell from the cone and plopped onto the sidewalk .
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to accidentally hit something with one's foot and almost fall

Ex: The icy pavement made it easy to stumble, especially without proper footwear .
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to trip
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to slip or hit something with the foot accidentally that makes one fall or lose balance momentarily

Ex: Excitedly running to catch the bus , she tripped on the curb and scraped her knee .
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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 .
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to move toward a lower level

Ex: The sun began to descend on the horizon , casting a warm glow over the landscape .
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to jump
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to push yourself off the ground or away from something and up into the air by using your legs and feet

Ex: They jumped off the diving board into the pool.
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to bounce
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to jump up and down over and over again, especially on a stretchy surface

Ex: During the celebration , people began to bounce in joy , creating a lively atmosphere .
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to spring
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to make a sudden and quick move forward

Ex: The gymnast executed a perfect somersault and then sprang forward into a tumbling routine .
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to hop
[Verb]

to jump using one leg

Ex: The playful toddler hopped around the backyard on one leg .
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to leap
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to jump very high or over a long distance

Ex: In the long jump competition , the athlete leaped with all their might .
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to vault
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to leap or spring over an obstacle with the aid of hands or a pole

Ex: In the parkour routine , the traceur confidently vaulted over walls and railings with fluidity .
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to skip
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to jump quickly and slightly while walking

Ex: The friends skipped hand in hand through the meadow , reveling in the carefree moment .
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to caper
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to skip or dance about in a lively or playful manner

Ex: During the festival, people of all ages joined in to caper and dance in the streets.
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to frisk
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to move about playfully or energetically

Ex: During the picnic , the children frisked about , playing tag and laughing heartily .
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to bound
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to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

Ex: When released into the open space , the horse bounded with enthusiasm , displaying its freedom .
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to bob
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to move or oscillate in a quick, short, and repetitive manner, often in an up-and-down motion

Ex: The floating leaves bobbed on the surface of the pond , carried by the slight current .
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to physically leap from a higher point or platform, typically with the intention of landing at a lower location

Ex: Extreme sports enthusiasts often jump off bridges with bungee cords for an adrenaline rush .
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to descend or drop using a device designed to slow down the fall of a person or object through the air

Ex: As part of the rescue mission , the team had to parachute into the remote mountainous region .
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to detach from a surface or object

Ex: The overloaded fruit basket tipped over , and apples and oranges started to fall out.
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