English · Common Verbs

dances

/ˈdɑːnsɪz/

[/ˈdɑːnsɪz/]

third-person singular of dance

Beginnerverb

Definition

Third-person singular present of 'dance': used when he, she, or it does the action of dance.

Example

My little cousin dances around the living room every time the music comes on.

My little cousin dances around the living room every time the music comes on.

Etymology

From Old French 'dancier', of uncertain earlier origin.

How & Where It’s Used

Used with singular subjects like he, she, or it in the present tense.

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