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The verb “dream” refers to the act of experiencing thoughts, images and often strange but real-feeling happenings while asleep or falling asleep. Besides this, it can also refer to any time one indulges in moments of fantasy or imagination while awake. The latter is also sometimes known as “daydreaming.” The past tense of “dream” is…
The verb “rise” refers to the action of something either getting up from a sitting position (or lying down, or kneeling), or simply moving from a lower position to a higher one. It is not to be confused with the verb “raise” which while holding similar meanings, refers more to the act of someone or…
The English verb “dive” refers to the act of plunging suddenly downward from a height, and is used most often in the realm of swimming and other water-based activities. To “dive” into the water, means to plunge head-first into water, usually with one’s arms and legs extended. It can also be applied to other things…
The verb “wear” is an interesting one given how its multiple definitions seemingly have so little to do with each other. Broadly speaking, the word “wear” can be defined either as the act of having something on one’s body as an item of clothing or a related accessory, or as the action of damaging or…
The verb “think” is both common and useful in English, and is a good word to know for all ESL learners. The word typically means either to direct one’s mind toward something and form ideas about it, or alternatively to hold a particular opinion, view, or idea about something or someone. The past tense of…
The verb “drink” is extremely useful for language learners since it is something that we need to do every day in order to live. “Drink” refers to the action of taking a liquid beverage into the mouth and then swallowing it, either out of necessity or for enjoyment. It’s not to be confused with its…
The verb “fly” is a common word used in both a literal and figurative sense. In its literal form, it refers to the action of moving through the air using wings and/or the aid of engines. In its more figurative sense, it refers to objects that move through the air, usually at high speeds and…
The verb “buy” is one that all ESL beginners learn quite early and quickly, mostly because of its everyday utility and common use. The most common meaning for the verb “buy” is to purchase something; obtain goods or services in exchange for money. However, there is one additional and somewhat more abstract usage, which means…
The use of relative pronouns can often present something of a challenge for those learning English as a second language. In particular, use of “who,” “which,” or “that” can present some trouble, leading to grammatical inaccuracy that reduces essay and exam scores, not to mention having an impact on their oral clarity. Use “which” for…
The word “draw” is a common verb in English that broadly speaking has two main definitions, namely to produce a picture or diagram by making lines with a pen, pencil or similar instrument, to pull or drag. The second definition can also be used somewhat abstractly to mean conjure or create something, especially conclusions. We…
