100 Examples of Dynamic Verbs in English

The dynamic verbseither action verbs in English (dynamic verbs or action verbs) are verbs that express actions and activities (and not states). For example: study (study),run (run),work (work).

The dynamic verbs They serve to express actions that imply movement, changes or processes. They are used both in continuous and simple tenses, to describe actions that can be temporary or permanent, depending on the context. For example:

• Yo work for Nike./ I work for Nike. (present simple: permanent action)
• Yo am working on an interesting project at the moment./ I'm working on an interesting project right now. (present continuous: temporary action)

While the dynamic verbs express actions, stative verbs express states.

• See also: «Stative verbs" and "dynamic verbs" in English

The most used action verbs in English

action verbs (action either dynamic verbs) most used in English are:

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Sentences with dynamic verbs in English

1. We are traveling across the US.
   We are traveling all over the USA.
2. The little boy is learning how to write.
   The boy is learning to write.
3. YoI'm meeting Craig tonight.
   I'm meeting Craig tonight.
4. Mom is baking to cake.
   Mom is baking a cake.
5. My friends are coming over for dinner tomorrow.
   My friends are coming to dinner tomorrow.
6. I have is telling the truth.
   He is telling the truth.
7. we always go to the movies on Saturday.
   We always go to the cinema on Saturdays.
8. They'll visit New York and San Francisco.
   They will visit New York and San Francisco.
9. Item has been raining heavily all week.
   It's been raining a lot all week.
10. Item's getting beats.
    It's getting late.
11. are you enjoying the party?
    Are you enjoying the party?
12. We'll be having dinner at a fancy restaurant.
    We will have dinner in an elegant restaurant.
13. when are you leaving for Mexico?
    When are you leaving for Mexico?
14. dad works from home.
    Dad works from home.
15. They are staying at a 5-star hotel.
    They are staying in a 5-star hotel.
16. matt is taking a shower.
    Matt is taking a shower.
17. Weyou're getting to know each other.
    We are getting to know each other.
18. the phone’s ringing; can you get Item?
    The phone is ringing; can you attend to it?
19. John you moved in with his girlfriend.
    John has gone to live with his girlfriend.
20. are you suggested that they should reduce prices?
    Are you suggesting that they should reduce prices?

¿Stative either dynamic?

Some verbs can be static and dynamic, with differences in meaning. If they are used in simple tenses, they are static. (stative verbs) and express states. If they are used in continuous tense, they are dynamic. (dynamic verbs) and express actions or activities:

Follow with:

• Verbs ending in –ing in English
• Verbs ending in –Ed in English
• Verbs with -ingeither "to infinitive"
• Irregular verbs in English
• Regular verbs in English

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