dance
word
/ˈdæns/
dans
/dˈɑːns/
dahns
Definition
To move your body to music, often following a specific pattern or steps. It can also refer to a social event with music where people dance.
Usage & Nuances
Used as both a verb ('to dance') and a noun ('a dance'). Common collocations: 'go dancing', 'dance class', 'dance floor'. Can refer to specific styles like 'ballet dance' or 'hip-hop dance'. 'Dance' is both formal (as an art) and informal (at parties).
Spanish: bailar - danzaPortuguese (BR): dançar - dançaPortuguese (PT): dançar - dançaChinese (Simplified): 跳舞Chinese (Traditional): 跳舞Hindi: नाचना - नृत्यArabic: يرقص - رقصBengali: নাচRussian: танцевать - танецJapanese: ダンス - 踊るVietnamese: nhảy - điệu nhảyKorean: 춤 - 춤추다Turkish: dans - dans etmekUrdu: رقصIndonesian: menari - tarian
Example Sentences
We stayed up late just to dance under the stars.
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He can't dance but he loves to try anyway.
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Are you coming to the dance this Friday?
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I like to dance at parties.
basic
She is learning how to dance.
basic
There is a dance at school tonight.
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