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MOVING

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There are 20 meanings of the word Moving.

How to pronounce moving:

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Moving - as an adjective

In motion

Example: "A constantly moving crowd"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
nonmoving15

Arousing or capable of arousing deep emotion

Example: "She laid her case of destitution before him in a very moving letter"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unmoving14

Used of a series of photographs presented so as to create the illusion of motion

Example: "Her ambition was to be in moving pictures or `the movies'"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
still5

Moving - as a verb

To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

Example: "A ship moves rapidly."

To act; to take action; to begin to act

Example: "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.

Example: "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.

Example: "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

Example: "The horse moves a carriage."

To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

Example: "She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."

To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

Example: "This song moves me to dance."

To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

Example: "That book really moved me."

To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

Example: "I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."

To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).

To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.

To apply to, as for aid.

To request an action from the court.

Example: "An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."

To bow or salute upon meeting.

To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)

Moving - as a noun

The relocation of goods

A causing of a movement

Example: "The rats' movings are willed movements."

Example Sentences

"The moving of the furniture was a tedious task."
"The moving of the crowd made it difficult to see the stage."
"The company specializes in residential moving services."
"The moving of the gears created a rhythmic sound."
"The moving of the clouds across the sky created a beautiful sight."
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Word Game Points

Is MOVING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, moving is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MOVING has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is MOVING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, moving is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MOVING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is MOVING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, moving is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MOVING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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