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move
/muːv/
to change position or location
She decided to move to a new city for her job.
She changed her residence to a different city because of her work.
general
to change position or location
The chess piece moved diagonally across the board.
The chess piece changed its position diagonally.
Commonly used for physical movement of objects or people.
general
to cause something to change position
He moved the furniture to make more space.
He rearranged the furniture to create more room.
Often used with objects.
general
to transfer or relocate
The company decided to move its headquarters to New York.
The company relocated its main office to New York.
Used in business contexts for relocation.
figurative
to evoke emotion or inspire action
Her speech moved the audience to tears.
Her speech deeply touched the audience emotionally.
Used metaphorically to describe emotional impact.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Move' is often used with prepositions like 'to', 'from', 'into', and 'out of' to specify direction.
Gold Rule
Directional Prepositions
When using 'move', always specify the direction with prepositions like 'to', 'from', 'into', or 'out of'.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'moven', from Old French 'mover', from Latin 'movere' meaning 'to move'.
Usage Notes
The verb 'move' is highly versatile and can be used in both literal and figurative contexts. It is a regular verb, with past tense 'moved' and past participle 'moved'.
Word Breakdown
move
to change position or location
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