10 Verbs You Can Do at the Beach

Who doesn't love a beach day?

Yes, that's a rhetorical question.

If you're living in Australia, chances are you enjoy the beach: surfing, tanning, having a barbecue.

So, let's look at some useful verbs!

1. Swim

To move through water using your body.

"I prefer swimming in a pool to swimming at the beach."

2. Surf

To ride waves on a surfboard.

"I want to learn to surf! It looks like a lot of fun."

3. Tan (Sunbathe)

To lie in the sun and get a tan.

"Even though I love tanning, I believe it's important to use sunscreen daily."

4. Relax

To rest or do nothing stressful.

"I relaxed under the beach umbrella all day."

5. Splash

To throw water around playfully.

"The kids were splashing each other."

6. Float

To stay on the surface of the water.

"He floated on his back and looked at the clouds."

7. Dive

To jump headfirst into water.

"She dove under the waves."

8. Dig

To move sand using your hands or a shovel.

"The children dug a hole in the sand."

9. Build

To make something.

"She built a sandcastle as tall as she was!"

10. Collect

To gather things like shells or rocks.

"She walked along the shore, collecting seashells."