“Bleed” is an intriguing word in the English language, primarily associated with the physiological act of losing blood but also extending its meaning to non-physical domains like emotions and finances. For learners, this verb presents both an opportunity to understand human biology and to navigate various metaphorical uses. Broadly, “bleed” refers to the act of…
“Break” is a versatile word in English, particularly relevant for describing disruptions, interruptions, or physical damages. Its usage extends from talking about a simple coffee cup falling to the ground to more abstract concepts like taking a break from work. “Break” is fundamentally a verb that denotes a fracture, separation, or discontinuity in something. The…
Past Tense of Forget “Forget” is a very useful word in English, especially for learners who want to express a failure in memory when it comes to vocabulary or grammar. It can come in handy when trying to explain why something is taking longer than expected to remember something. As we have just mentioned, “forget”…
Past Tense of Become The English word “become” is one that’s pretty hard for learners to do without, a critical word for talking about various kinds of changes. The past tense of “become” is “became”, while the past participle of the word is “become”. While principally and most commonly used as a verb describing the…
“Build” is a verb that at first glance a learner might think isn’t so important, but then quickly discovers that it’s actually among the most useful to know. The various definitions of ‘build’ as a verb are those referring to the act of construction, be it something concrete or something more abstract — e.g., to…
“Read” is an interesting verb in English, not just because it is so useful and so widely used, but because of how it changes in different tenses. On the surface, “read” looks similar to words like ‘let’ and ‘cut’ which don’t change their spellings when put into the past tense or when changed into the…
The verb “pay” is not just a useful verb for learners to master, but it’s also a word that many people like to hear, especially when they are on the receiving end of payment. Similar to other common verbs like ‘make’, the word “pay” can be used both as a stand-alone verb and as part…
When one starts learning English, it quickly becomes apparent that “make” is one of those verbs that you simply can’t do without. Like “do” and “have”, the verb “make” is found in many forms, and has many possible definitions. The primary definition surrounds the idea of forming or manufacturing something by putting various components together….
“Let” is a small but powerful verb in English, sometimes confused with “make” (force, compel) by some language users where the concepts overlap. In English, “let” is used mostly to mean ‘allow’ but it can also be used in a variety of formal imperatives, some that are used commonly in regular speech, and some that…
“Fall” is yet another surprisingly useful verb that some learners don’t realize is so handy until they actually start studying it. As with many verbs, it can describe both literal and figurative circumstances, but it is most often used to describe downward motion, typically without any kind of control. Alternatively, it can refer to anything…
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