Irregular verbs: reactions and experience

Vocabulary in this set

Practise ten common irregular verbs through useful examples.

1. dream

   Word

   driːm

   experience a series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep

   Last night, she had a vivid dream about flying through the clouds.

   dream · dreamed, dreamt · dreamed, dreamt

2. upset

   Word

   ʌpˈsɛt

   disturb emotionally or mentally

   The unexpected news was enough to upset her for the rest of the day.

   upset · upset · upset

3. hang

   Word

   hæŋ

   suspend or be suspended from above

   She decided to hang the painting on the wall to decorate the room.

   hang · hung, hanged · hung, hanged

4. hide

   Word

   haɪd

   conceal or keep out of sight

   The children decided to hide in the closet during the game of hide-and-seek.

   hide · hid · hid, hidden

5. swear

   Word

   swɛr

   make a solemn declaration or promise

   In court, witnesses are required to swear to tell the truth.

   swear · swore · sworn

6. smell

   Word

   smɛl

   perceive the odor or scent of something

   The chef could smell the delicious aroma of the freshly baked bread.

   smell · smelled, smelt · smelled, smelt

7. steal

   Word

   stil

   take something unlawfully or without permission

   Shoplifting is a crime involving the theft of goods from a store.

   steal · stole · stolen

8. tear

   Word

   tɛr

   pull or rip apart by force

   She couldn't hold back her emotions, and a tear rolled down her cheek.

   tear · tore · torn

9. shake

   Word

   ʃeɪk

   move or cause to move with quick, rapid movements

   He decided to shake the snow off the branches to avoid heavy accumulation.

   shake · shook · shaken

10. bite

    Word

    baɪt

    seize or grip with the teeth

    The dog tried to bite the mail carrier, but it was just playing.

    bite · bit · bitten