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moving

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2 syllables
6 characters
English (US)
2syllables

moving

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

moving is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, moving is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofmoving

1verb
  • To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.

    Synonyms: stir

    Example: "A ship moves rapidly."

  • To act; to take action; to begin to act

    Synonyms: "get moving", stir

    Example: "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"

  • To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.

    Example: "I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."

  • (and other games) To change the place of a piece in accordance with the rules of the game.

    Example: "My opponent's counter was moving much quicker round the board than mine."

  • To cause to change place or posture in any manner; to set in motion; to carry, convey, draw, or push from one place to another

    Synonyms: impel, stir

    Example: "The horse moves a carriage."

  • To transfer (a piece or man) from one space or position to another, according to the rules of the game

    Example: "She moved the queen closer to the centre of the board."

  • To excite to action by the presentation of motives; to rouse by representation, persuasion, or appeal; to influence.

    Example: "This song moves me to dance."

  • To arouse the feelings or passions of; especially, to excite to tenderness or compassion, to excite (for example, an emotion).

    Synonyms: affect, trouble

    Example: "That book really moved me."

  • To propose; to recommend; specifically, to propose formally for consideration and determination, in a deliberative assembly; to submit

    Example: "I move to repeal the rule regarding obligatory school uniform."

  • To mention; to raise (a question); to suggest (a course of action); to lodge (a complaint).
  • To incite, urge (someone to do something); to solicit (someone for or of an issue); to make a proposal to.
  • To apply to, as for aid.
  • To request an action from the court.

    Example: "An attorney moved the court to issue a restraining order."

  • To bow or salute upon meeting.
  • To sell, to market (especially, but not exclusively, illegal products)
1noun
  • The relocation of goods
  • A causing of a movement

    Example: "The rats' movings are willed movements."

1adjective
  • That moves or move.

    Example: "moving pictures"

  • That causes someone to feel emotion.

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