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move
(m/u/v )

noun (n)

  • the act of deciding to do something(noun.act)
    Example:
    He didn't make a move to help.
    His first move was to hire a lawyer.
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of changing your residence or place of business(noun.act)
    Example:
    They say that three moves equal one fire.
    Synonym:
    relocation
    source: wordnet30
  • a change of position that does not entail a change of location(noun.act)
    Example:
    Movement is a sign of life.
    An impatient move of his hand.
    Synonym:
    motility, motion, movement
    source: wordnet30
  • the act of changing location from one place to another(noun.act)
    Example:
    The movement of people from the farms to the cities.
    His move put him directly in my path.
    Synonym:
    motion, movement
    source: wordnet30
  • (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game(noun.act)
    source: wordnet30
  • The act of moving; a movement.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically(verb.motion)
    Example:
    The soldiers moved towards the city in an attempt to take it before night fell.
    Synonym:
    go, locomote, travel
    Antonym:
    stay in place
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense(verb.motion)
    Example:
    Move those boxes into the corner, please.
    The director moved more responsibilities onto his new assistant.
    Synonym:
    displace
    source: wordnet30
  • move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion(verb.motion)
    Example:
    He moved his hand slightly to the right.
    Antonym:
    stand still
    source: wordnet30
  • change residence, affiliation, or place of employment(verb.motion)
    Example:
    We moved from Idaho to Nebraska.
    The basketball player moved from one team to another.
    Antonym:
    stay, stay put, stick, stick around
    source: wordnet30
  • follow a procedure or take a course(verb.social)
    Synonym:
    go, proceed
    source: wordnet30
  • be in a state of action(verb.body)
    Synonym:
    be active
    Antonym:
    rest
    source: wordnet30
  • go or proceed from one point to another(verb.change)
    Example:
    The debate moved from family values to the economy.
    source: wordnet30
  • perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)(verb.social)
    Example:
    We must move quickly.
    Synonym:
    act
    Antonym:
    forbear, refrain
    source: wordnet30
  • have an emotional or cognitive impact upon(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    affect, impress, strike
    source: wordnet30
  • give an incentive for action(verb.creation)
    Example:
    This moved me to sacrifice my career.
    Synonym:
    actuate, incite, motivate, prompt, propel
    source: wordnet30
  • arouse sympathy or compassion in(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    Her fate moved us all.
    source: wordnet30
  • dispose of by selling(verb.possession)
    Example:
    The chairman of the company told the salesmen to move the computers.
    Synonym:
    de-access
    source: wordnet30
  • progress by being changed(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    go, run
    source: wordnet30
  • live one's life in a specified environment(verb.social)
    Example:
    She moves in certain circles only.
    source: wordnet30
  • have a turn; make one's move in a game(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    go
    source: wordnet30
  • propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    make a motion
    source: wordnet30
  • To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another; to impel; to stir; as, the wind moves a vessel; the horse moves a carriage.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To change place or posture; to stir; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another; as, a ship moves rapidly.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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