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move

move

 
 
pronunciation:
muv
parts of speech:
verb, noun
phrases:
move in, move out, move over
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part of speech: verb
inflections: moves, moving, moved
definition 1: to change position or place.
Let's move to better seats up front.
synonyms:
shift, transfer
similar words:
flow, pass
definition 2: to be in motion.
The dog moved quickly when I called him.
synonyms:
flow, run
similar words:
drift, rock, roll, shake, spin, stir, swing, turn
definition 3: to change the place of one's home or business.
They are moving to California next month.
synonyms:
transfer
similar words:
depart, go, leave, quit
definition 4: to change the position or place of.
I moved my bed to the other side of the room.
synonyms:
carry, convey, transfer, transport
antonyms:
return
similar words:
push, take, transmit, turn
definition 5: to cause to have strong or powerful feelings.
We were moved to tears by his story.
synonyms:
impress
similar words:
provoke, strike
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part of speech: noun
definition: an action or motion.
The dog made a move toward the cat.
synonyms:
movement
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phrase: move in, move out, move over
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