TOPIC: Important Verbs For English Fluency | 매우 유용한 영어 동사

This forum is aimed at helping you understand how to use a range of highly versatile English verbs & expressions! 다채로운 동사와 표현으로 유창하게 말해보세요!

The verbs we will cover in these lessons are easy to use and will help you sound more natural and fluent in a range of different situations.

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Super Useful Verbs: Lesson 1 - Hit
The verb hit usually has a very informal feel to it, although not always. Although the verb hit can be used in both formal and informal situations, it is probably best to use this verb in more casual work/social environments.

Definitions
1. hit (v. informal): to do; to go to
2. hit (v.): to affect someone; to have a negative result or impact
3. hit (v.): to touch with force; punch; to press a button or switch
4. hit (v.): to reach the end; to reach a limit; reach a goal or target
5. hit the books (idiom): study
6. hit the hay (idiom): sleep
7. hit the wall (idiom.): run out of energy; get suddenly tired
8. hit rock bottom (idiom): to be at the lowest point (often used in relation to emotion or mental state)



Examples
* This weekend I am going to hit the shops and get my Christmas shopping done. (1)
* I really think you should hit the gym. (1)
* You really need to hit the books this weekend. (5)
* Did you hit your goal? (4)
* Let’s hit the movies tomorrow night. (1)
* The bully hit me in the stomach. (3)
* Do you want to hit the café after work? (1)
* That documentary really hit me. (2)
* Drinking all that wine last night really hit me this morning. (2)
* That street food hit me in a bad way; I was sick all night. (2)
* We finally hit the target. (4)
* Can you hit the lights when you leave? (3)
* I hit the wall with my car. (3)
* He hit rock bottom after his wife left him. (8.)
* I need to hit the hay; I'm beat! (6)
* The runner hit the wall and couldn't continue in the race. (7)
* Stop bullying him or I’ll hit you in the face. (3)

Bonus Vocabulary
hay (n.): cut grass that has been dried for use as fodder/food for animals
mental state (n.): emotional or mental condition
bully (n./v.): someone who is mean to others for no reason; to be mean to

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Super Useful Verbs: Lesson 2 – Pop
The verb pop often has a cute and fun feel to it, but not always (see below). It is often used in informal situations and seems to convey a meaning of speed and quickness. When talking about hitting (punching) someone, pop can be used in a fun or a serious way.

Definitions
1. pop (informal v.): to visit or go to a place for a brief period of time
2. pop (informal v.): to place or position something
3. pop (v.): to burst; to destroy something (often something intangible)
4. pop (informal v.): to hit or be hit; to kill



Examples
* Just pop that file on my desk. (2)
* You should pop over to see me on your way home. (1)
* I’ll pop into the shops to grab some milk on my way to the office. (1)
* I’ll pop my head into his office to see if he’s there. (1)
* He popped his zit in the mirror. (3)
* The balloon popped. (3)
* Where did he pop the file? (2)
* He got popped in the face by the bully. (4)
* The gangster got popped last night. (4)
* The terrible newspaper review popped the chef’s illusion that he had talent. (3)
* His ego got popped last night when he was fired from his job. (3)

Bonus Vocabulary
zit (n. informal): pimple; puss filled dot (usually on the face)
bully (n.): a person who tries to harm, intimidate, or coerce the vulnerable
ego (n.): one’s sense of self-worth or self-esteem

Communication Tip: Hanging Questions
Hanging questions can be used when you know you should know the information you are asking for but for some reason can’t remember at that moment. You can also use this style of asking questions when you are talking to people you think will definitely have the information you need.

In the example below, Beth should know who Steve is, but she can’t remember so she is prompting Mary with a half-finished sentence (i.e. a hanging question).

Example 1
Mary: Can you pop this on Steve’s desk?
Beth: Steve is…?
Mary: The boss.

Example 2
Chuck: I should pop this...?
Mary: On Steve's desk.
Chuck: Steve's desk is...?
Mary: Next to the CEO's desk.

For more information on ‘hanging questions’ you should check out the 'Grammar & Figurative Language' forum.

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Super Useful Verbs: Lesson 3 – Put
The verb put is one of the most useful verbs in the English language. Check out the following examples to see just some of the ways it is used.



Definitions
1. put (v.): to move something into place; to set down; to position
2. put on (phrasal v.): to wear (as in clothes or makeup)
3. put (v.): to state something; to express in a particular way; to write down
4. put (v.): to cause to be in a situation
5. put (v.): give a position on a list
6. put down to (phrasal v.): attribute to; cite as the cause
7. put (v.): to place one thing into another; to load (as in a travel card or prepaid phone)

Examples
* I need to put water in the jug. (7)
* Your lack of care put us in this mess. (4)
* Can you put that report on my desk? (1)
* I have to put on my jacket. (2)
* I am not sure how to put this on. (2)
* Did you put milk on the shopping list? (5)
* My friend is putting on makeup. (2)
* Where did I put the car keys? (1)
* I am having trouble putting my thoughts down on paper. (3)
* Please put the vase on the table. (1)
* I will put your bad manners down to your age. (6)
* I will put this mistake down to your inexperience. (6)
* He is just putting it in writing now. (3)
* Can you put this in your bag, please? (7)
* What put the company is this terrible situation? (4)
* Bill: I will put this down to...? | Ted: My stupidity. (6)

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Super Useful Verbs Lesson 4 - Grab
The word grab can be used in both formal and informal situations. In general, the verb grab conveys a sense of speed and ease.



Definitions
1. grab (v.): to take hold of something
2. grab (informal v.): to get something (often quickly); to take an opportunity
3. grab (informal v.): to do (as in sleep, rest, a movie, a meal, etc.)
4. grab (informal v.): to get someone’s attention (usually for a short period of time)

Examples
* Can you grab Steve for me, please? (4)
* Sorry I’m late; I had to grab a coffee. (2)
* Do you want to grab a movie tonight? (3)
* Let’s grab a seat near the window. (2)
* Can I grab you for a few minutes? I really need your help. (4)
* Make sure you grab on tight to the safety handle. (1)
* I need to grab this chance while I can. (2)
* I need to grab some sleep; I’m beat. (3)
* Bill: You'need to grab some sleep because...? | Ted: Because I stayed out late. (3)

Vocabulary
beat (adj. informal): to be very tired

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Super Useful Verbs: Lesson 5 – Hustle

The word hustle can be used as a verb and a noun. In this lesson, we will give examples of both.

Definitions
1. hustle (v.): to try hard; to make a lot of effort; to move quickly
2. hustle (v.): to try to swindle someone; get money or goods in a dishonest way
3. hustle (v. slang): to work hard to make money
Nouns
4. (side) hustle (n.): a side job; an activity you do to try to make money (note: often used as ‘side hustle’ because someone’s hustle is usually secondary to their main job)
5. hustler (n.): swindler; conman

Examples
* Most people don’t want to hustle. (3)
* I hustle almost every day. (1/3) (Depending on context)
* I need you to hustle. (1)
* He is really hustling today. (1)
* Never stop hustling. (1)
* Are you trying to hustle me? (2)
* What is your side hustle? (4)
* I really need to hustle if I am going to make the last train. (1)
* Almost 50% of young Americans under the age of 35 have a side hustle. (4)
* You need to hustle if you want to make money doing your side hustle. (1/3/4)
* That dude just tried to hustle me. (2)
* He is nothing but a dirty hustler! (5)
* That was some wicked hustle you displayed; thanks to you we won the game. (1)
* Bill: We are hustling because...? | Ted: Because we're broke and need to make bank. (3)

Grammar Tip: Most vs. Almost
almost (adverb): nearly; not fully, but close; just about
most (determiner & pronoun): the majority; nearly all

* Most of the time I’m hustling to try to build my business.
* I have almost finished setting up my business; I just need to build a website.
* Most of my friends are hustlers.
* We almost missed the train, lucky we hustled.

Vocabulary
dude (informal n.): guy; person
make bank (slang): make lots of money
wicked (informal adj.): awesome; great (Want to learn more slang? Check out Oyster Cafe's Slang Forum )

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