Do you ever feel like you’re not sure what to do with your life? Are you looking for a way to start making changes, but don’t know where to begin? Check out this list of 50 common action verbs.
What are Action Verbs?
Action verbs are words that express an action. They are often used to describe what someone is doing or what someone has done. For example, “She walks to the store.” In this sentence, “walks” is the action verb.
List of 50 Common Action Verbs
Here is a list of 50 common action verbs:
| 1. Cry |  |
| 2. Dive |  |
| 3. Stand up |  |
| 4. Smell |  |
| 5. Kiss |  |
| 6. Paint |  |
| 7. Crawl |  |
| 8. Turn off |  |
| 9. Watch TV |  |
| 10. Wait |  |
| 11. Eat |  |
| 12. Shake |  |
| 13. Bathe |  |
| 14. Buy |  |
| 15. Win |  |
| 16. Give |  |
| 17. Knit |  |
| 18. Laugh |  |
| 19. Sit down |  |
| 20. Ski |  |
| 21. Think |  |
| 22. Sing |  |
| 23. Fight |  |
| 24. Cook |  |
| 25. Drink |  |
| 26. Clap |  |
| 27. Cut |  |
| 28. Read |  |
| 29. Open |  |
| 30. Dream |  |
| 31. Sew |  |
| 32. Listen |  |
| 33. Throw away |  |
| 34. Talk |  |
| 35. Dig |  |
| 36. Ride |  |
| 37. Wash |  |
| 38. Write |  |
| 39. Snore |  |
| 40. Jump |  |
| 41. Sleep |  |
| 42. Play |  |
| 43. Dance |  |
| 44. Close |  |
| 45. Hug |  |
| 46. Stack |  |
| 47. Turn on |  |
| 48. Climb |  |
| 49. Bow |  |
| 50. Fly |  |
Action Verbs in English (Infographics)
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Action Verbs Worksheets
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