Words For Movement

noun a quick and light run or movement

verb to run quickly with light steps

• The children scamper around the playground during recess.
• I saw a squirrel scamper up the tree in my backyard.
• Let's scamper over to the mall before it closes.
• The thoughts in my mind scamper around, making it hard to focus.

verb to wriggle or twist the body from side to side, especially as a result of nervousness or discomfort

• The child began to squirm in his seat during the long lecture.
• I could see him squirming uncomfortably as he tried to come up with an excuse.
• She squirmed out of her responsibilities by pretending to be sick.
• The truth made him squirm with guilt.

adverb moving alternately backward and forward

preposition indicating the direction of movement

• The pendulum swung to and fro with perfect precision.
• I kept pacing to and fro in the waiting room.
• We were just chillin', walkin' to and fro along the beach.
• Her emotions were in turmoil, tossing her thoughts to and fro.

verb to go or move to a particular place or situation

• After the meeting, he decided to betake himself to his study to review the documents.
• Feeling tired, she betook herself to the couch for a quick nap.
• When things got too intense, he betook himself to the bar for a drink.
• In times of trouble, she would often betake herself to the comfort of nature for solace.