Moving
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Moving is an adjective meaning (not comparable) That moves or move.
Meaning
(not comparable) That moves or move.
More Meanings
- Causing or evoking deep emotions.
- present participle and gerund of move
- (uncountable) The relocation of goods when transferring one's household, business, etc., to another location
- (countable) A causing of a movement
Example Sentences
moving pictures
't was a moving letter, very moving!
The rats' movings are willed movements.
The last steam locomotive to be built by British Railways, No. 92220, a class "9F" 2-10-0, was named Evening Star at Swindon Works on March 18. […] Mr. R. F. Hanks, Chairman of the Western Area Board, British Transport Commission, who presided, said that it was a moving occasion, but also a very proud day for Swindon.
Word Forms
- movings
Synonyms for moving
Depending on context, synonyms include affecting, striking, eloquent, emotional, persuasive, poignant.
Antonyms for moving
Common opposites include nonemotional, nonpersuasive, nonexpressive, nonmeaningful, nonsignificant, nondisturbing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shifting, mobile, self-propelling, turning, circulating, relocation.
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