Common Actions — B1 English Vocabulary
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This B1 vocabulary list gathers 40 intermediate English words about common actions — everyday verbs of movement and handling. Every word comes with its British-English pronunciation and a natural example sentence, so you learn each one in real context. When you are ready, open the flashcards to practise and remember them for good.
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gather/ˈɡæð.ə/
“People like to gather in the square.”
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spread/spred/
“The fire spread quickly.”
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drop/drɒp/
“Do not drop the plates.”
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lift/lɪft/
“He can lift heavy weights.”
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push/pʊʃ/
“Push the door to open it.”
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pull/pʊl/
“Pull the rope hard.”
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throw/θrəʊ/
“Throw the ball to me.”
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catch/kætʃ/
“Try to catch the ball.”
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hit/hɪt/
“The car hit a tree.”
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kick/kɪk/
“He learnt to kick the ball.”
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squeeze/skwiːz/
“Squeeze the lemon over the fish.”
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bend/bend/
“Bend your knees when you lift.”
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fold/fəʊld/
“Please fold the clothes.”
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tear/teə/
“Do not tear the paper.”
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stick/stɪk/
“Stick the stamp on the envelope.”
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pour/pɔː/
“Pour the milk into the cup.”
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spill/spɪl/
“Be careful not to spill the juice.”
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shake/ʃeɪk/
“Shake the bottle before use.”
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knock/nɒk/
“Please knock before you enter.”
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grab/ɡræb/
“Try to grab the rope quickly.”
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hold/həʊld/
“Hold my hand while we cross.”
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drag/dræɡ/
“He had to drag the heavy box.”
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lean/liːn/
“Do not lean on the wall.”
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climb/klaɪm/
“They climb the mountain every year.”
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jump/dʒʌmp/
“The cat can jump very high.”
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crawl/krɔːl/
“The baby learnt to crawl.”
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slide/slaɪd/
“The children slide on the ice.”
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roll/rəʊl/
“The ball began to roll downhill.”
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spin/spɪn/
“The wheels spin very fast.”
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dig/dɪɡ/
“They dig holes for the plants.”
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lock/lɒk/
“Remember to lock the door.”
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unlock/ʌnˈlɒk/
“Use this key to unlock the gate.”
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carry/ˈkær.i/
“Can you carry this bag for me?”
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raise/reɪz/
“Please raise your hand to answer.”
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lower/ˈləʊ.ə/
“Slowly lower the box to the floor.”
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fetch/fetʃ/
“The dog can fetch the stick.”
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hang/hæŋ/
“Hang your coat on the hook.”
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wrap/ræp/
“Wrap the gift in paper.”
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scratch/skrætʃ/
“Do not scratch the table.”
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rub/rʌb/
“Rub your hands to keep warm.”