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move

The correct spelling is move.

How to pronounce move

/muːv/
noun

IPA: /muːv/

Say it like: Mov-e

The correct spelling is move. The act of moving; a movement. For example: "A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."

Usage Examples

A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course.

He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen.

She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The act of moving; a movement.
  2. 2.An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
  3. 3.A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.
  4. 4.The event of changing one's residence.
  5. 5.A change in strategy.

verb

  1. 1.To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
  2. 2.To act; to take action; to begin to act
  3. 3.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.
  4. 4.(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
  5. 5.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

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