A1 Level Wordlist - Basic Verbs

Here you will learn some basic English verbs, such as "wake up", "read", and "sleep", prepared for A1 learners.

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A1 Level Wordlist
to be [verb]

to have an existence

Ex: There 's an interesting story behind that old painting .

to no longer be asleep

Ex: She woke up late and had to rush to catch the bus .
to sleep [verb]

to rest our mind and body, with our eyes closed

Ex: I often have vivid dreams when I sleep deeply .
to work [verb]

to do a job or task, usually for a company or organization, in order to receive money

Ex: He works as a teacher in a high school .
to drive [verb]

to control the movement and the speed of a car, bus, truck, etc. when it is moving

Ex: I like to drive along scenic routes to enjoy the countryside .
to buy [verb]

to get something in exchange for paying money

Ex: Let 's buy some flowers for her birthday .
to sell [verb]

to give something to someone in exchange for money

Ex: Do you think they 'll sell their old bicycles at the flea market ?
to read [verb]

to look at written or printed words or symbols and understand their meaning

Ex: It 's important to read the terms and conditions before agreeing .
to write [verb]

to make letters, words, or numbers on a surface, usually on a piece of paper, with a pen or pencil

Ex: They grabbed a marker to write a message on the whiteboard .
to play [verb]

to take part in a game or activity for fun

Ex: I want to play Monopoly with my friends .
to pay [verb]

to give someone money in exchange for goods or services

Ex: He paid the cleaning service to tidy up the house .
to rest [verb]

to stop working, moving, or doing an activity for a period of time and sit or lie down to relax

Ex: Please rest and take a break before you continue with your tasks .
to wash [verb]

to clean someone or something with water, often with a type of soap

Ex: I usually wash my car at the car wash .
to drink [verb]

to put water, coffee, or other type of liquid inside of our body through our mouth

Ex: I usually drink a cup of green tea in the afternoon .
to cook [verb]

to make food with heat

Ex: The chef cooks a delicious meal in the restaurant .
to eat [verb]

to put food into the mouth, then chew and swallow it

Ex: We ate sushi for the first time and loved it .
to have [verb]

to eat or drink something

Ex: I usually have lunch at the cafeteria near my office .
to make [verb]

to form, produce, or prepare something, by putting parts together or by combining materials

Ex: The factory workers make thousands of cars every month .
to wear [verb]

to have something such as clothes, shoes, etc. on your body

Ex: The students were instructed to wear their school uniforms every day .
to clean [verb]

to make something have no bacteria, marks, or dirt

Ex: Sarah cleans the kitchen counters with a sponge .
to think [verb]

to have a type of belief or idea about a person or thing

Ex: I think that the company should focus on sustainability .
to take [verb]

to reach for something and hold it

Ex: May I take your coat and hat , sir ?
to stand [verb]

to be upright on one's feet

Ex: My grandmother stands near the entrance to greet guests .
to speak [verb]

to use one's voice to express a particular feeling or thought

Ex: She was so nervous she could hardly speak .
to spell [verb]

to write or say the letters that form a word one by one in the right order

Ex: They practice spelling new words in their English class .
to add [verb]

to put things together to make them bigger in size or quantity

Ex: The teacher will add new examples to clarify the concept .
to call [verb]

to give a name or title to someone or something

Ex: She wants to call her baby girl Lily .

to bring something into existence or make something happen

Ex: The scientists created a groundbreaking vaccine for the disease .
to cut [verb]

to divide a thing into smaller pieces using a sharp object

Ex: Sarah cuts fabric to make a dress .