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Moderatemoves
The correct spelling is moves.
How to pronounce moves
noun
IPA: /muːvz/
Say it like: Mov-es
The correct spelling is moves. 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.The act of moving; a movement.
- 2.An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
- 3.A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.
- 4.The event of changing one's residence.
- 5.A change in strategy.
verb
- 1.To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
- 2.To act; to take action; to begin to act
- 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.(and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.
- 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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