Verbs of Movement - Verbs for Movement in Water

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to movement in water such as "swim", "dive", and "splash".

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Verbs of Movement
to swim
to swim [verb]

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

Ex: While I was swimming at the lake , I found a seashell .
to dive
to dive [verb]

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

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to plunge
to plunge [verb]

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

Ex: As the roller coaster reached its peak , it suddenly plunged down the steep descent .
to float
to float [verb]

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

Ex: The small fishing boat continued to float peacefully on the calm lake .
to drift
to drift [verb]

to slowly move in the air or on water

Ex: The dandelion seeds would drift in the air , dispersing with the wind .
to submerge
to submerge [verb]

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

Ex: The heavy rock , when thrown into the lake , created ripples as it quickly submerged .
to splash
to splash [verb]

to intentionally disperse a liquid, causing it to spatter in various directions

Ex: As the cyclist rode through the puddle , the wheels splashed water onto the sidewalk .
to surf
to surf [verb]

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

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to dabble
to dabble [verb]

to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water

Ex: After a long hike , they found a pond where they could dabble their feet and soothe their muscles .
to scuba-dive
to scuba-dive [verb]

to engage in underwater diving using a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

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to sink
to sink [verb]

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

Ex: As the tide came in , the sandy beach gradually began to sink beneath the rising water level .
to drown
to drown [verb]

to be immersed or covered by a liquid

Ex: As the river flooded its banks , entire fields drowned in the surging water .
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