VERBS OF MOTION STEP5

Front

CRAWL

To move slowly on hands and knees, or to move very slowly in a particular direction.

Back

Front

STAGGER

To walk or move unsteadily, as if about to fall

Back

Front

CREEP

To move slowly and quietly, often to avoid being noticed.

Back

Front

DASH

To run or move quickly, often with a sense of urgency or purpose.

Back

Front

STRAY

To move away from the correct path or direction

Back

Literal: The dog strayed from its owner.

Figurative: Her thoughts strayed during the meeting.

Front

TRIP

An occasion when you knock your foot against something and fall or lose your balance, or someone causes you to do this, when you are walking or running

Back

Front

MARCH

To walk with regular, steady steps, often in a group.

Back

Front

WANDER

to walk around slowly in a relaxed way or without any clear purpose or direction.

Back

They wandered through the forest.

Front

SLIP

To lose balance and slide unintentionally; to move smoothly and quietly

Back

EX1: The glass slipped from her hand.

EX2: She slipped on the icy sidewalk.