Moving

Definition

Moving pertains to the action of changing place or position, or eliciting deep emotion or feelings.

Parts of Speech

• Verb (present participle of "move")
• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
• Respelling: MOO-ving (with "MOO" as in "mood," and "ving" as in "ring")

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈmuːvɪŋ/
• Respelling: MOO-ving (similar to American English, with "MOO" as in "mood," and "ving" as in "ring")

In both dialects, "moving" places the primary stress on the first syllable, "MOO." The pronunciation remains consistent across both American and British English, focusing on the clear articulation of "MOO-ving."

Etymology

The term "moving" is derived from the Old French word "mover," which in turn originates from the Latin "movēre," meaning "to move."

Derivatives

• Move
• Mover
• Movement
• Movable
• Moveably

Synonyms

Verb:

• Shifting
• Relocating

Adjective:

• Touching
• Stirring

Antonyms

Verb:

• Staying
• Halting

Adjective:

• None

Usage

The word "moving" can describe physical relocation or refer to something that emotionally affects an individual.

• They are moving to a new city next month.
• The movie's story was so moving that it brought tears to my eyes.

Related Terms

• Relocation
• Transport
• Emotion
• Sentiment
• Journey

Detailed Definition

Verb (present participle of "move")

• Changing Position: The action of altering one's position or location.‍
• Example: The family is moving to a house near the beach.

Adjective

• Eliciting Emotion: Capable of evoking a profound emotional response.‍
• Example: The violin solo was deeply moving and captivated the audience.