Moving
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts6 letters
Definition of Moving
verb
- To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
- To act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
- 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."
- (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
"My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."
- 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
"The horse moves a carriage."
noun
- The relocation of goods
- A causing of a movement
"The rats' movings are willed movements."
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SYNONYMS
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ANTONYMS
stationary