Synonyms
Antonyms
Use It in a Sentence
Commands & Directions
Using Verbs as Nouns (gerunds)
100

to chat

talk; converse; have a converstion

100

never

always

100

shrug (noun or verb)

When I asked him a question, he answered with a shrug.

100

Don't ___________ to buy milk.

Don't forget to buy milk.

100

______________(walk) is great exercise.

Walking is great exercise.

200

to shrug

9raise your shoulders, they drop them

200

content (adjective)

unhappy; dissatisfied

200

nod (noun or verb)

If you agree, nod your head.

200

Please __________ the book back on the shelf.

Please put the book back on the shelf.

200

Aisha is interested in __________(to learn) Spanish.

Aisha is interested in learning Spanish.

300

to nod

bow; bob; move your head up and down

300

conflict (noun)

agreement; peace

300

to distract

I'm working. Please don't distract me.

300

Politely ask someone to hush.

Please be quiet. Please stop talking.

300

Dontrell's big-screen TV is great for ______ (to watch) soccer games.

Dontrell's big-screen TV is great for watching soccer games.

400

stunned

shocked; surprised; speechless; amazed

400

helpless

powerful; strong; empowered; competent

400

to keep track of

It's a good idea to keep track of how you spend your money.

400

How to I get to the computer room?

Go down the hall. It's on the right.

400

Use "swim" as the subject of a sentence.

Swimming is my favorite form of exercise.

500

to struggle

to fight; to wrestle; to have difficulty

500

competent

incompetent; clumsy; unable; helpless

500

to interrupt

Is it OK to interrupt the teacher with a question?

500

Give directions to the bathroom.

Go down the hall to the lobby, then turn left.

500

Use "buy" as the subject of a sentence.

Buying a new car is difficult and expensive.

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