action verb
Word showing activity
An action verb expresses something a subject does, whether physical or mental: run, think, write, decide.
This distinguishes it from linking verbs like *be* or *seem*, which describe states rather than actions.
She kicked the ball.
He considered the options.
Most English verbs are action verbs.
- runMove swiftly on foot
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- pushForce something away
- flyTwo-winged buzzing insect
- pullForce toward oneself
kick the ball · throw a punch · swim · perform · dance · execute · speak · do · write · dynamic · climb · physical activity · break a sweat · lift · exertion · imperative · cook · catch
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