Actions & Processes

gonna B1

/ˈɡʌn.ə/ informal spoken form of 'going to,' used before a verb to express a future action or intention Meaning Off Sound Off

working B1

/ˈwɝkɪŋ/ Present participle of work; doing a job or task. Meaning Off Sound Off

set B1

/sɛt/ To put or place something in a particular position. Meaning Off Sound Off

hurry B1

/ˈhʌ.ɹi/ To do something or move quickly because there is little time. Meaning Off Sound Off

hang B1

/ˈhæŋ/ To attach something at the top so the rest hangs down freely. Meaning Off Sound Off

bet B1

/bɛt/ To risk money on the result of a race, game, or event. Meaning Off Sound Off

beat B1

/biːt/ To defeat someone in a game, contest, or fight. Meaning Off Sound Off

kiss B1

/kɪs/ To touch someone with your lips to show love, affection, or greeting. Meaning Off Sound Off

forgive B1

/fɚˈɡɪv/ To stop being angry at someone for something they did wrong. Meaning Off Sound Off

swear B1

/ˈswɛɚ/ To use rude or offensive language. Meaning Off Sound Off

fighting B1

/ˈfaɪ.tɪŋ/ The act of taking part in a physical or armed struggle. Meaning Off Sound Off

killing B1

/ˈkɪl.ɪŋ/ The act of causing someone or something to die. Meaning Off Sound Off

dare B1

/dɛ(ə)ɹ/ To be brave enough to do something risky or frightening. Meaning Off Sound Off

prove B1

/pɹuːv/ To show that something is true by giving evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

laughter B1

/ˈlæftɚ/ The act or sound of laughing. Meaning Off Sound Off

grab B1

/ɡɹæb/ To take hold of something suddenly and firmly. Meaning Off Sound Off

rid B1

/ˈrɪd/ To free yourself or a place from something unwanted (used with 'of'). Meaning Off Sound Off

owe B1

/oʊ/ To have to pay money back to someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

press B1

/ˈprɛs/ To push firmly against something. Meaning Off Sound Off

witness B1

/ˈwɪt.nəs/ To see something happen, especially an event or a crime. Meaning Off Sound Off

kick B1

/kɪk/ To hit something with your foot. Meaning Off Sound Off

applause B1

/əˈplɔz/ The sound and act of clapping the hands to show approval. Meaning Off Sound Off

treat B1

/tɹiːt/ To behave towards or deal with someone or something in a particular way. Meaning Off Sound Off

deserve B1

/dɪˈzɝv/ To be worthy of something good or bad because of how you have acted. Meaning Off Sound Off

lay B1

/leɪ/ To put something down carefully, usually in a flat position. Meaning Off Sound Off

breath B1

/bɹeθ/ The air that you take into your lungs and let out again. Meaning Off Sound Off

breathe B1

/briːð/ To take air into your lungs and let it out again. Meaning Off Sound Off

planning B1

/ˈplænɪŋ/ The act of deciding in advance how something will be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

breathing B1

/ˈbɹiðɪŋ/ The act of taking air in and out of the lungs. Meaning Off Sound Off

suicide B1

/ˈsuɪˌsaɪd/ The act of intentionally killing oneself. Meaning Off Sound Off

pray B1

/preɪ/ To speak to a god, often to give thanks or ask for help. Meaning Off Sound Off

settle B1

/ˈsɛtəl/ To end an argument or problem by reaching a final decision. Meaning Off Sound Off

block B1

/blɑk/ To stop something or someone from moving or making progress. Meaning Off Sound Off

dating B1

/ˈdeɪtɪŋ/ The activity of going out with people to find a romantic partner. Meaning Off Sound Off

bless B1

/blɛs/ To ask God to protect or help someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

scare B1

/skɛɚ/ To make someone feel frightened. Meaning Off Sound Off

assume B1

/əˈsjuːm/ To believe that something is true without having proof. Meaning Off Sound Off

rise B1

/ɹaɪz/ To move upward or go higher. Meaning Off Sound Off

grant B1

/ɡɹænt/ To officially give or allow something, such as permission or a request. Meaning Off Sound Off

deliver B1

/dɪˈlɪv.ɚ/ To take goods, letters, or other items to a place or person. Meaning Off Sound Off

chase B1

/t͡ʃeɪs/ To run after someone or something in order to catch them. Meaning Off Sound Off

suffer B1

/ˈsʌfɚ/ To feel pain, distress, or hardship. Meaning Off Sound Off

hunt B1

/hʌnt/ To chase and kill wild animals for food or sport. Meaning Off Sound Off

rescue B1

/ˈɹɛs.kju/ To save someone or something from danger or harm. Meaning Off Sound Off

remove B1

/ɹɪˈmuv/ To take something away from a place. Meaning Off Sound Off

boom B1

/bum/ To grow or develop very quickly and successfully. Meaning Off Sound Off

refuse² B1

/ɹɪˈfjuz/ To say firmly that you will not do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

warn B1

/wɔɹn/ To tell someone about a possible danger or problem so they can avoid it. Meaning Off Sound Off

convince B1

/kənˈvɪns/ To make someone believe that something is true, often by using arguments or evidence. Meaning Off Sound Off

drag B1

/ˈdɹæɡ/ To pull something heavy along with effort. Meaning Off Sound Off

cure B1

/kjɔː(r)/ To make an illness or a sick person healthy again. Meaning Off Sound Off

spoken B1

/ˈspoʊ.kən/ Past participle of speak. Meaning Off Sound Off

progress¹ B1

/ˈpɹɑ.ɡɹɛs/ The process of improving or developing over time. Meaning Off Sound Off

progress² B1

/pɹəˈɡɹɛs/ To improve or develop in a positive way. Meaning Off Sound Off

defend B1

/dɪˈfɛnd/ To protect someone or something from attack or harm. Meaning Off Sound Off

dump B1

/dʌmp/ To get rid of something by throwing it away carelessly. Meaning Off Sound Off

movement B1

/ˈmuːv.mənt/ The act of moving or changing position. Meaning Off Sound Off

commit B1

/kəˈmɪt/ To do something wrong or illegal, such as a crime. Meaning Off Sound Off

slip B1

/slɪp/ To slide and lose your balance suddenly. Meaning Off Sound Off

intend B1

/ɪnˈtɛnd/ to plan or want to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

ignore B1

/ɪɡˈnoɹ/ To deliberately pay no attention to someone or something. Meaning Off Sound Off

guarantee B1

/ˌɡæɹ.ənˈtiː/ To promise that something will happen or be done. Meaning Off Sound Off

bow¹ B1

/baʊ/ To bend the head or upper body forward as a sign of respect or greeting. Meaning Off Sound Off

bow² B1

/ˈboʊ̯/ A weapon made of curved wood and a string, used to shoot arrows. Meaning Off Sound Off

advance B1

/ədˈvæns/ To move forward, or to make progress in a positive way. Meaning Off Sound Off

whistle B1

/ˈwɪs(ə)l/ To make a high musical sound by forcing air through your lips or teeth. Meaning Off Sound Off

deny B1

/dəˈnaɪ/ To say that something is not true. Meaning Off Sound Off

struggle B1

/ˈstrʌgəl/ To try very hard to do something difficult. Meaning Off Sound Off

transfer B1

/tɹænsˈfɚ/ To move something or someone from one place to another. Meaning Off Sound Off

flash B1

/flæʃ/ To shine suddenly and brightly, often for a short time. Meaning Off Sound Off

supply B1

/səˈplaɪ/ To provide something that someone needs or wants. Meaning Off Sound Off

recall B1

/ɹɪˈkɔl/ To bring something back to mind; to remember. Meaning Off Sound Off

defeat B1

/dɪˈfiːt/ To win against someone in a battle, game, or contest. Meaning Off Sound Off

bust B1

/bʌst/ To break something, or to break open suddenly and forcefully. Meaning Off Sound Off

crush B1

/kɹʌʃ/ To press something so hard that it breaks or loses its shape. Meaning Off Sound Off

launch B1

/lɑːnt͡ʃ/ To start something new, such as a product, project, or campaign. Meaning Off Sound Off

insist B1

/ɪnˈsɪst/ To say very firmly that something must happen or be done, and refuse to accept no. Meaning Off Sound Off

cheat B1

/t͡ʃiːt/ To break the rules in order to gain an unfair advantage. Meaning Off Sound Off

attend B1

/əˈtɛnd/ To be present at an event or place. Meaning Off Sound Off

bond B1

/bɑnd/ To form a close emotional connection with someone. Meaning Off Sound Off

confirm B1

/kənˈfɝm/ To say or show that something is definitely true or correct. Meaning Off Sound Off

scratch B1

/skɹæt͡ʃ/ To rub your skin with your nails, often to relieve itching. Meaning Off Sound Off

inform B1

/ɪnˈfɔɹm/ To tell someone about something officially or formally. Meaning Off Sound Off

trigger B1

/ˈtɹɪɡɚ/ To cause something to happen or start, often suddenly. Meaning Off Sound Off

cancel B1

/ˈkæn.sl̩/ To decide that a planned event will not happen. Meaning Off Sound Off

gain B1

/ɡeɪn/ To get or obtain something useful or valuable. Meaning Off Sound Off

routine B1

/ɹuˈtin/ A fixed set of things you usually do in a regular order. Meaning Off Sound Off

proceed B1

/pɹəˈsid/ To continue with something that has already started. Meaning Off Sound Off

aim B1

/eɪm/ To plan or intend to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

interrupt B1

/ˌɪntəˈɹʌpt/ to stop someone from speaking or doing something by suddenly breaking in. Meaning Off Sound Off

fetch B1

/fɑt͡ʃ/ To go and get something or someone and bring it back. Meaning Off Sound Off

wrap B1

/ɹɒp/ To cover something completely by folding paper, cloth, or other material around it. Meaning Off Sound Off

motive B1

/ˈmoʊtɪv/ A reason that makes someone want to do something. Meaning Off Sound Off

flow B1

/ˈfloʊ̯/ To move steadily and smoothly, the way a liquid does. Meaning Off Sound Off

patrol B1

/pəˈtɹoʊl/ The act of moving around an area regularly to keep it safe and watch for trouble. Meaning Off Sound Off

yell B1

/jɛl/ To shout something in a very loud voice. Meaning Off Sound Off