English

dance

dæns, dɑːns
Meaning: to move the body and feet to music
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: dɑːns

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base dance
3rd person singular present dances
Present participle dancing
Past danced
Will future will dance
Going-to future going to dance
Imperative negative don't dance / do not dance

Example sentences

They danced to the music all night.
They danced to the music all night.
They danced all night.
They danced all night.
The teenagers were dancing to rock music in the basement.
The teenagers were dancing to rock music in the basement.
He spent the whole night dancing to techno music at the club.
He spent the whole night dancing to techno music at the club.
Little Joe danced near the front when Jailhouse Rock started.
Little Joe danced near the front when Jailhouse Rock started.

Usage Notes

Often implies following a rhythm or set sequence of steps.

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