move

/mˈuːv/

/ˈmuv/

[verb] [noun]

to move

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to change one's position or location

synonyms : go

locomote

travel

antonyms : stay in place

1.1

to change one's place of residence or work

synonyms : relocate

antonyms : stay

1.2

(in board games, particularly the game of chess) to make a change in the position of a piece

synonyms : go

1.3

to change or make someone or something change their position in an apparent way

synonyms : displace

1.4

to make a quick start, departure, etc.

1.5

to sell something or make the arrangements for it to be sold

to develop or make progress in a specific direction or manner

synonyms : go

run

2.1

to switch from one standpoint, state, or activity to a different one

2.2

to take action, particularly in order to solve a problem or achieve a goal

synonyms : act

antonyms : refrain

to make someone do a particular thing

synonyms : actuate

3.1

to make someone experience strong emotions, particularly sadness or sympathy

synonyms : affect

impress

strike

to put forward a suggestion or proposal formally

synonyms : make a motion

Move

[NOUN]

a change made by a player in the position of a piece in a board game

the act of deciding to do something

something that one does or needs to do in order to accomplish something

the act of changing your residence or place of business

synonyms : relocation

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

synonyms : motility

motion

movement

the act of changing location from one place to another

synonyms : motion

movement

Examples

1. The slim dancer moved with grace and precision.

2. She moved her queen.

3. The female dancers gracefully moved across the stage.

4. The tornado moved quickly across the open fields.

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