WordHive Learning Dictionary

Move

verb

Move means to go from one place or position to another.

4 letters 2 syllables

What does Move mean?

Move means to go from one place or position to another.

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Dictionary definition

To change place or position.

Example sentences

Move in a sentence

easy

Move your chair closer to the table.

medium

The clouds move slowly across the sky.

hard

A strong argument can move people to think differently.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Move

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does move mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to move?

Practice 3

Which word or phrase is a contrast for move?

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Move

Voice settings
Sounds like

MOOV

Listen, then repeat the word.

Synonyms

Words like Move

shiftCan be used as a similar word for move in some contexts.
travelCan be used as a similar word for move in some contexts.
relocateCan be used as a similar word for move in some contexts.
Antonyms

Opposite words

stayCan be used as a contrast for move in some contexts.
remainCan be used as a contrast for move in some contexts.
Synonym practice

Want to practice move synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Please move your chair closer," then compare close word choices. Practice move synonyms.

Word family

Move word family

Base word

move

verb

moves

Moves now or often.

verb

moved

Changed place in the past.

verb

moving

Changing place now.

Related words
Student support

Understand Move

Hint for students

Move means to change place, position, or direction.

Common mix-up

Move is not the same as remove. Move means change position; remove means take something away.

Try it in class or at home

Write one sentence that shows move without using the word move. Example: Kai pushed the box from the doorway to the corner. Clue words: pushed, from the doorway, to the corner Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something changing position or place?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Please move the chair closer to the table." Why does move fit better than leave?