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The ball stayed in motion after the kick.
What does Motion mean?
Motion means movement.
Dictionary definition
movement from one place or position to another.
Example sentences
Motion in a sentence
medium
Friction can slow motion.
hard
The science lab measured how motion changed on different surfaces.
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Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.
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Practice 1
What does motion mean?
The correct answer matches the meaning of motion.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to motion?
Movement is close in meaning to motion.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a contrast for motion?
Stillness contrasts with motion.
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Motion
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moh · shun · strongest beat: moh
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WordMotion.
Partnoun.
MeaningMotion means movement.
ExampleExample: The ball stayed in motion after the kick.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- moh · shun
- Strongest beat
- moh
- Ending
- shun
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on moh.
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Synonyms
Words like Motion
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnessCan be used as a contrast for motion in some contexts.
restCan be used as a contrast for motion in some contexts.
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Word family
Motion word family
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Understand Motion
Hint for students
Motion means movement or the act of moving.
Common mix-up
Motion is not the same as direction. Motion means something is moving; direction tells where it is moving.
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Write one sentence that shows motion without using the word motion. Example: The ball rolled across the floor and bumped the wall. Clue words: rolled, across the floor, bumped Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show movement from one place or position to another?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The slow motion of the clouds showed the wind was gentle." Why does motion fit better than stillness?
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