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mov·ing
 moving
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- pronunciation:
- mu
vIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
changing place or position.
I saw a moving car out of the corner of my eye.- synonyms:
- locomotive, mobile
- antonyms:
- fixed, immobile, static, stationary, still, stock-still, unmoving
- similar words:
- active, movable, passing, progressive, restless, running
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| definition 2: |
creating or causing motion.
The moving force of the wind causes the windmill blades to turn.- synonyms:
- motive, motor
- similar words:
- dynamic, poignant, stimulating
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| definition 3: |
arousing or deeply touching the emotions.
Some people cried when they heard the man's moving story.- synonyms:
- affecting, impressive, inspirational, poignant, stirring, touching
- antonyms:
- unemotional, unmoving
- similar words:
- emotional, pathetic, powerful, striking, tearful
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| related words: |
animate, awful, electric, expressive, impressive, lively, lyrical, piteous, pitiful, profound, solemn, traverse, vivid |
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| derivation: |
movingly (adv.) |
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