moving

CEFRB1

/ˈmuːvɪŋ/

adjective · noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Causing strong feelings, especially sadness or sympathy.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Causing or evoking deep emotions.

Examples

  • The company is moving to new offices on the other side of town.

  • This song is so moving that it brings tears to my eyes.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
2
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. present participle and gerund of move

  2. That moves or move.

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The relocation of goods when transferring one's household, business, etc., to another location

More examples

In context

  • He's moving in with his girlfriend.

  • The rats' movings are willed movements.

  • moving pictures

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