Irregular verbs: change and results

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. become

   Word

   bɪˈkʌm

   undergo a change or transformation

   Over time, the caterpillar will become a beautiful butterfly.

   become · became · become

2. win

   Word

   wɪn

   be victorious or achieve success in a competition

   The team worked hard to win the championship.

   win · won · won

3. understand

   Word

   ˌʌndərˈstænd

   comprehend or grasp the meaning of something

   With careful explanation, students can understand complex concepts.

   understand · understood · understood

4. break

   Word

   breɪk

   separate into pieces

   He accidentally tried to break the glass.

   break · broke · broken

5. lose

   Word

   luːz

   cease to have or be unable to find

   He realized he had to retrace his steps when he discovered he had lost his wallet.

   lose · lost · lost

6. build

   Word

   bɪld

   construct or assemble

   They decided to build a new house from the ground up.

   build · built · built

7. beat

   Word

   bit

   strike repeatedly

   He used a drumstick to beat the rhythm.

   beat · beat · beaten, beat

8. sell

   Word

   sɛl

   exchange goods or services for money

   The entrepreneur was determined to sell his innovative product to a wide audience.

   sell · sold · sold

9. spread

   Word

   sprɛd

   extend over an area or surface

   The news about the event began to spread rapidly on social media.

   spread · spread · spread

10. rise

    Word

    raɪz

    move upward or ascend

    The sun will rise in the east every morning.

    rise · rose · risen