31 words and phrases associated with “movement” to be used in Punggol Creative Writing classes. During English Composition in Primary schools, these expressions can help students describe how characters move more precisely. This vocabulary resource is free to use online. Use each movement phrase only when it fits the action and meaning of the composition rather than forcing it into the writing.
- ambled towards/away
- barged ahead/into
- battled through the melee
- dawdled along
- edged close towards someone
- ramrod straight
- straightened himself up
- hovered over like a hawk
- bunched up his/her shoulders
- leaped into action
- hammered across
- lumbered towards
- paced around
- prowled silently
- clicked his heels and took off
- plodded down the alley
- sagged against the wall
- shrank into the crowd
- disappeared into the crowds
- skidded to a halt
- skidded across the hallway
- slithered through the doors
- stormed towards someone
- swaggered like a boss
- stood to attention
- tapped his toe impatiently
- staggered ungracefully/drunkenly
- tottered unsteadily
- keeled over unconscious
- waltzed around
- danced happily
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