Verbs for Movement in Water

to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

My sister swims every morning before breakfast.

to jump into water, usually hands and head first

He is going to dive into the sea from the boat.

to suddenly move or cause someone or something move downward, forward, or into something

The cliff diver gathered his courage and took a deep breath before plunging into the water.

to be in motion on a body of water or current of air at a slow pace

As the paper boat was set adrift, it started to float lazily along the tranquil pond.

to slowly move in the air or on water

As the autumn leaves fell from the trees, they would drift with the gentle breeze.

to plunge or immerse entirely beneath the surface of a liquid, typically water

The diver executed a somersault before submerging into the clear blue pool.

to intentionally disperse a liquid, causing it to spatter in various directions

To cool down the overheated engine, the mechanic splashed water onto the radiator.

to move on sea waves by standing or lying on a special board

He loves to surf, spending hours riding the waves and perfecting his technique.

to dip or lightly immerse a part of the body, such as hands or feet, in water

On a hot summer day, the children loved to dabble their feet in the cool stream.

to walk in shallow water

During the hike, they had to wade across a shallow river.

to engage in underwater diving using a self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

During their tropical vacation, they decided to scuba-dive to explore the vibrant coral reefs.

to go under below the surface of a particular substance such as water, sand, tar, mud, etc.

The heavy rock sank quickly to the bottom of the lake, disappearing beneath the surface with a muted splash.

to be immersed or covered by a liquid

As the rain poured down, the streets became flooded, and cars drowned in the rising water.