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moving

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of moving or causing to move; transition from one place, state, or position to another.

  • Noun

    The state or condition of being in motion or of moving.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈmuːvɪŋ/



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Antonyms

stationary
Synonyms

actuate , affect , trouble , agitate , get moving , stir , impel , impel , stir , incite , incline , induce , influence , instigate , offer , persuade , prompt , propose , rouse , stir , stir , transfer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with moving
love , glove , above , dove , mope
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins
  1. Moving (English) : The act of moving or causing to move.

  2. Moving (English) : A person who moves or transports goods.

  3. Moving (English) : A person who has recently died.


Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,
  1. Moving (English) : The act of moving or causing to move.

  2. Moving (English) : A person who moves or transports goods.

  3. Moving (English) : A person who has recently died.


Variants
List of all variants of moving that leads to same result
moving , movingly , move , move house , moved , moves , moving picture , moving pictures , moving force , moving force/spirit , moving spirit , moving staircase , moving van , moving violation , get moving , move in , move in on , moved in , moves in , moving in , move on , moved on , moves on , moving on
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

Moves, Moved, Movingly, More movingly, Most movingly


Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French 'movir', meaning 'to move'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'moving picture' was used to describe early forms of cinema.

  2. The moving part of a mechanical device is called a 'mover'.

  3. The phrase 'on the move' can mean being active or in a state of transition.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. Motion: The act or process of moving or causing to move.

  2. Transition: A change from one state or condition to another.

  3. Migration: The movement of a population or species from one region to another.


Culture
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In literature, moving can symbolize change, growth, and progress. For instance, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, the green light at the end of Daisy's dock represents Nick's longing to move forward in life. In music, moving can be a metaphor for emotional expression, such as in Bob Dylan's 'Blowin' in the Wind' where the question 'How many roads must a man walk down before you call him a man?' implies personal growth and self-discovery.

How to Memorize "moving"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize the act of moving an object from one place to another, or imagine yourself moving from one place to another.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'moving' with the act of transitioning or changing.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym M-O-V-I-N-G: Moving Objects Via Intentionally Necessary Grasps.


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