

She was late so she decided to rush off down the hall. rush: hurry, move quickly because you need to get somewhere soon.When the storm started, they tore back into the house. tear: run or move quickly in a dangerous or careless way.The child skipped with joy towards his father. skip: move forward with quick steps and jumps.He was late so he had to scurry off to work. scurry: move quickly with short steps, because you are in a hurry.The mouse scuttled off when we entered the room. scuttle: move quickly with short steps, because you are afraid or do not want to be noticed.trip over: catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

jog: run slowly and steadily, as a way of exercising.sprint: run very quickly for a short distance.The children were scampering up the steps. dart: move quickly and suddenly in the specified direction.She slipped on the ice and broke her leg. prowl: walk slowly and quietly because you are involved in a criminal activity or because you are looking for something.The child padded barefoot down the stairs. sneak: go quietly and secretly in order to avoid being seen or heard.creep: move slowly and quietly with the body close to the ground.

Paul decided to edge away from the crowd.

meander: walk in a slow, relaxed way instead of taking the most direct way possible.mooch: wander, walk slowly without any purpose.ramble: walk for pleasure with no particular destination.They roamed through the streets for hours. They enjoy wandering through the countryside. wander: move without a fixed purpose or destination.She tiptoed to the bed so as not to wake the baby. tiptoe: walk on the tips of one's toes.The drunken man was lurching along the street. He was so drunk that he staggered all the way home. stagger: walk unsteadily as if about to fall.The old man hobbled along the street with the aid of his stick. limp: walk unevenly because one leg is hurt.
