More Actions & Experiences
Verbs for interaction, thinking, and life experiences
Overview
25 more essential verbs covering thinking, interacting, and life experiences — the final set of key A1 action words.
Words
catch /kætʃ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to stop and hold something moving; to get on a bus/train
Examples:
- Catch the ball!
- I need to catch the 8 o’clock train.
Collocations: catch a bus, catch a cold, catch up, catch fire
climb /klaɪm/
verb — A1
Meaning: to go up towards the top of something
Examples:
- We climbed the mountain in three hours.
- The cat climbed up the tree.
Collocations: climb a mountain, climb up, climb stairs
Word Family: climb (v.) → climber (n.) → climbing (n.)
cross /krɒs/
verb, noun — A1
Meaning: (v.) to go from one side to the other
Examples:
- Be careful when you cross the road.
- We crossed the river by boat.
Collocations: cross the road, cross out, cross-country
Word Family: cross (v./n.) → crossing (n.)
cry /kraɪ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to produce tears from your eyes because of emotion
Examples:
- The baby started to cry.
- She cried when she heard the news.
Collocations: cry out, cry for help, make someone cry
enjoy /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to get pleasure from something
Examples:
- I really enjoy cooking.
- Did you enjoy the movie?
Collocations: enjoy yourself, enjoy doing, enjoy life
Word Family: enjoy (v.) → enjoyable (adj.) → enjoyment (n.)
fill /fɪl/
verb — A1
Meaning: to make something full
Examples:
- She filled the glass with water.
- The room filled with smoke.
Collocations: fill in, fill out, fill up, fill with
fly /flaɪ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to move through the air; to travel by plane
Examples:
- Birds fly south in winter.
- We’re flying to Tokyo tomorrow.
Collocations: fly a plane, fly away, fly home, time flies
Word Family: fly (v.) → flight (n.) → flying (n./adj.)
forget /fəˈɡet/
verb — A1
Meaning: to not remember something
Examples:
- Don’t forget your keys.
- I forgot to call her.
Collocations: forget about, forget to, never forget
guess /ɡes/
verb, noun — A1
Meaning: to try to answer without being sure
Examples:
- Can you guess my age?
- I’d guess she’s about thirty.
Collocations: guess what, I guess, wild guess
hit /hɪt/
verb — A1
Meaning: to touch someone or something with force
Examples:
- The ball hit the window.
- Don’t hit your brother!
Collocations: hit the road, hit hard, a hit song
hurt /hɜːt/
verb — A1
Meaning: to cause pain; to feel pain
Examples:
- My leg hurts.
- I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings.
Collocations: hurt yourself, get hurt, it hurts
invite /ɪnˈvaɪt/
verb — A1
Meaning: to ask someone to come to an event or place
Examples:
- She invited me to her party.
- Can I invite a friend?
Collocations: invite someone to, be invited, invite over
Word Family: invite (v.) → invitation (n.)
jump /dʒʌmp/
verb — A1
Meaning: to push yourself up into the air using your legs
Examples:
- The children were jumping on the bed.
- She jumped over the fence.
Collocations: jump up, jump in, jump rope, high jump
kick /kɪk/
verb, noun — A1
Meaning: to hit something with your foot
Examples:
- He kicked the ball into the goal.
- Don’t kick the door!
Collocations: kick a ball, kick off, kick out, free kick
learn /lɜːn/
verb — A1
Meaning: to gain knowledge or skill
Examples:
- She’s learning to drive.
- I want to learn French.
Collocations: learn from, learn by, learn how to
Word Family: learn (v.) → learner (n.) → learning (n.)
lie /laɪ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to be in a flat position on a surface; to say something untrue
Examples:
- She was lying on the beach.
- Don’t lie to me.
Collocations: lie down, tell a lie, lie about
Word Family: lie (v./n.) → liar (n.)
mean /miːn/
verb — A1
Meaning: to have as a meaning; to intend
Examples:
- What does this word mean?
- I didn’t mean to upset you.
Collocations: mean to, I mean, what do you mean, it means
Word Family: mean (v.) → meaning (n.) → meaningful (adj.)
miss /mɪs/
verb — A1
Meaning: to feel sad because someone is not with you; to not catch/reach
Examples:
- I really miss my family.
- Hurry up — you’ll miss the bus!
Collocations: miss you, miss out, miss the point
need /niːd/
verb — A1
Meaning: to require something; to have to have something
Examples:
- I need a new phone.
- You need to rest.
Collocations: need to, need help, need time, no need
pass /pɑːs/
verb — A1
Meaning: to go past; to give something to someone
Examples:
- We passed the shop on our left.
- Could you pass me the salt?
Collocations: pass the time, pass an exam, pass away, pass by
pay /peɪ/
verb, noun — A1
Meaning: to give money for something
Examples:
- How would you like to pay?
- I’ll pay for dinner tonight.
Collocations: pay for, pay attention, pay back, pay off
Word Family: pay (v./n.) → payment (n.)
pick /pɪk/
verb — A1
Meaning: to choose; to take with your fingers
Examples:
- Pick a card, any card.
- She picked some flowers from the garden.
Collocations: pick up, pick out, pick on, hand-picked
push /pʊʃ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to press against something to move it away from you
Examples:
- Push the door to open it.
- She pushed the trolley down the aisle.
Collocations: push back, push forward, push through
throw /θrəʊ/
verb — A1
Meaning: to send something through the air with your hand
Examples:
- Throw me the ball!
- He threw the paper in the bin.
Collocations: throw away, throw out, throw a party, throw up
wear /weər/
verb — A1
Meaning: to have clothing or accessories on your body
Examples:
- She’s wearing a blue dress.
- He always wears a hat.
Collocations: wear out, wear off, wear and tear
Quick Review
| Word | Type | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| catch | v. | stop/hold; get transport |
| climb | v. | go up |
| cross | v./n. | go to other side |
| cry | v. | produce tears |
| enjoy | v. | get pleasure |
| fill | v. | make full |
| fly | v. | travel by air |
| forget | v. | not remember |
| guess | v./n. | answer unsurely |
| hit | v. | touch with force |
| hurt | v. | cause/feel pain |
| invite | v. | ask to come |
| jump | v. | push up in air |
| kick | v./n. | hit with foot |
| learn | v. | gain knowledge |
| lie | v. | be flat; be untrue |
| mean | v. | signify; intend |
| miss | v. | feel sad; fail to reach |
| need | v. | require |
| pass | v. | go past; hand over |
| pay | v./n. | give money |
| pick | v. | choose; take |
| push | v. | press away |
| throw | v. | send through air |
| wear | v. | have clothing on |