moving

[ moo-ving ]

/ ˈmu vɪŋ /

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adjective

capable of or having movement: a moving object.

causing or producing motion.

involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc.: moving expenses.

involving a motor vehicle in motion.

actuating, instigating, or impelling: the moving spirit behind the party.

stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically: a moving story.

Origin of moving

First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing²

SYNONYMS FOR moving

6 touching, affecting, pathetic, poignant.

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OTHER WORDS FROM moving

mov·ing·ly, adverb

Words nearby moving

moviegoing, movieland, moviemaker, movieoke, movietone, moving, moving average, moving coil, moving sidewalk, moving staircase, moving stairway

Definition for moving (2 of 2)

move

[ moov ]

/ muv /

verb (used without object), moved, mov·ing.

to pass from one place or position to another.

to go from one place of residence to another: They moved from Tennessee to Texas.

to advance or progress: The red racing car moved into the lead.

to have a regular motion, as an implement or a machine; turn; revolve.

to sell or be sold: That new model is moving well.

to start off or leave: It's time to be moving.

to transfer a piece in a game, as chess or checkers.

(of the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces; evacuate.

to be active in a particular sphere: to move in musical society.

to take action; proceed.

to make a formal request, application, or proposal: to move for a new trial.

verb (used with object), moved, mov·ing.

to change from one place or position to another.

to set or keep in motion.

to prompt, actuate, or impel to some action: What moved you to do this?

to arouse or excite the feelings or passions of; affect with emotion (usually followed by to): to move someone to anger.

to affect with tender or compassionate emotion; touch: The tale of tragedy moved her.

to transfer (a piece in a game) from one position to another.

to dispose of (goods) by sale.

to cause (the bowels) to discharge or eject the feces.

to propose formally, as to a court or judge, or for consideration by a deliberative assembly.

to submit a formal request or proposal to (a court, a sovereign, etc.).

noun

an act or instance of moving; movement.

a change of location or residence.

an action toward an objective or goal; step: a move toward a higher tax.

(in chess, checkers, etc.) a player's right or turn to make a play.

a play or maneuver, as in a game or sport.

Verb Phrases

move in, to begin to occupy a place in which to live or work.

move in on, Informal.

to approach or make advances toward usurping another's success, authority, position, or the like.
to take aggressive steps to control or possess: The company has not yet moved in on the consumer market.

move on,

to leave or go away: I’ve been in this job ten years and it’s time to move on.
to approach or attack as a military target: The army is moving on the capital itself.
to progress or change: Those hats were popular once, but fashion has moved on.
to move past an upsetting experience and go on with one’s life.

move out, to leave a place in order to start or continue a planned march, maneuver, journey, etc.: The troops will move out of the encampment at dawn.

move over, to change or cause to change to another position, especially to make room for another: to make space by moving over.

move up, to advance to a higher level.

Origin of move

1200–50; Middle English meven, moven < Anglo-French mover ≪ Latin movēre

SYNONYMS FOR move

1 stir, budge.

2 remove.

4 spin, gyrate, rotate, operate.

12 shift, transfer; propel.

13 agitate.

14 influence, induce, incite, instigate, lead.

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ANTONYMS FOR move

12 fix.

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synonym study for move

1. See advance. 22. See motion.

OTHER WORDS FROM move

coun·ter·move, noun coun·ter·move, verb, coun·ter·moved, coun·ter·mov·ing. out·move, verb (used with object), out·moved, out·mov·ing. un·moved, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for moving

It was seen by a small delegation of star-struck prelates and dignitaries who later described the film as “moving.”

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In the 1950s, you had people like Richard Hofstadter and Arthur Schlesinger moving back and forth between the two worlds.

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“You ask me my motivation,” Marvin says, moving back into his tough guy persona again.

The Story Behind Lee Marvin’s Liberty Valance Smile |Robert Ward |January 3, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Everything was moving ahead smoothly, and continued to for the rest of the year.

The Insurance Company Promised a Gender Reassignment. Then They Made a Mistake. |James Joiner |December 29, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

She thought about moving the show to New York City, where the number-two-rated This Week is sometimes filmed.

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He bowed slightly, putting his hands behind him and moving toward his boat.

Greener Than You Think |Ward Moore
He was moving away himself, when his eyes lit upon a strange sight, and one which sent a tingling through his skin.

The White Company |Arthur Conan Doyle
Here the speaker directed a lowering glance at Lt. Heidt, who was moving towards the table.

Dry Fish and Wet |Anthon Bernhard Elias Nilsen
Sadie McKibben did see the movement his moving did make on my sleeve.

The Story of Opal |Opal Whiteley
On the 6th the enemy occupied Hagerstown, moving a strong column toward Frederick City.

Campaign of the Fourteenth Regiment New Jersey Volunteers |J. Newton Terrill

British Dictionary definitions for moving (1 of 2)

moving

/ (ˈmuːvɪŋ) /

adjective

arousing or touching the emotions

changing or capable of changing position

causing motion

Derived forms of moving

movingly, adverb

British Dictionary definitions for moving (2 of 2)

move

/ (muːv) /

verb

to go or take from one place to another; change in location or position

(usually intr) to change (one's dwelling, place of business, etc)

to be or cause to be in motion; stir

(intr) (of machines, etc) to work or operate

(tr) to cause (to do something); prompt

(intr) to begin to act move soon or we'll lose the order

(intr) to associate oneself with a specified social circle to move in exalted spheres

(intr) to make progress

(tr) to arouse affection, pity, or compassion in; touch

(in board games) to change the position of (a piece) or (of a piece) to change position

(intr) (of merchandise) to be disposed of by being bought

(when tr, often takes a clause as object; when intr, often foll by for) to suggest (a proposal) formally, as in debating or parliamentary procedure

(intr; usually foll by on or along) to go away or to another place; leave

to cause (the bowels) to evacuate or (of the bowels) to be evacuated

(intr) informal to be exciting or active the party started moving at twelve

move heaven and earth to take every step possible (to achieve something)

noun

the act of moving; movement

one of a sequence of actions, usually part of a plan; manoeuvre

the act of moving one's residence, place of business, etc

(in board games)

a player's turn to move his piece or take other permitted action
a permitted manoeuvre of a piece

get a move on informal

to get started
to hurry up

make a move (usually used with a negative) informal to take even the slightest action don't make a move without phoning me

make one's move to commit oneself to a position or course of action

on the move

travelling from place to place
advancing; succeeding
very active; busy

Word Origin for move

C13: from Anglo-French mover, from Latin movēre

Idioms and Phrases with moving

move

In addition to the idioms beginning with move

move a muscle
move heaven and earth
move in
move on
move up

also see:

get a move on
on the move

Also see undermover.

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Definition for moving (2 of 2)

verb (used without object), moved, mov·ing.

verb (used with object), moved, mov·ing.

noun

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verb (used without object), moved, mov·ing.

verb (used with object), moved, mov·ing.

noun

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