action word
Describes an activity
Action word is a simple term for verb—a word expressing action, occurrence, or state of being.
Teachers use it when introducing grammar to children: Can you find the action word in this sentence?
The term emphasizes what verbs typically do: describe someone or something acting.
- runMove swiftly on foot
- verbAction-expressing word
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- verb tenseTime form of action words
- pushForce something away
pull · transitive · catch · infinitive · participle · kick · body movement · dance · speak · shout · chase · gerund · swim · grab · fight · fight scene · leap · imperative