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Move

/muːv/

Move is a noun and verb with 4 senses listed below, each with examples where available, plus synonyms and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

noun
  1. The act of moving; a movement.
    “A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.”
  2. An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
    “He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.”
verb
  1. To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
    “A ship moves rapidly.”
  2. To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
    “I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life.”

Definitions from the Free Dictionary API

Synonyms relocation removal play stir actuate affect

Origin

From Middle English moven.

Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)

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