Synonyms for

Motion

Verb / ˈməʊʃʌn / Another word for motion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Motion means movement or action.

Synonyms & similar words

movement move motionlessness motility apparentmotion gesticulate gesture apparentmovement question movement action activity operation performance maneuver gesture sign indication signal shift change transition flow progress advancement travel journey progression mobility

Synonyms by register

Formal

movement progression advancement transition

Informal

go action stir oomph

Literary

flux agitation stirring

Antonyms

stillness rest idleness inactivity stasis cessation

Common collocations

  • motion picture
  • second motion
  • motion sickness
  • in motion
  • motion detector
  • motion graphics
  • motion control

Word family

noun motion
verb motion
adjective motional
adverb motionally

Usage note

As a verb, 'motion' often implies a deliberate or formal gesture, such as 'He motioned for silence.' It can also refer to the act of moving in a general sense.

Example sentences

  1. The motion of the rollercoaster made me scream with excitement.
  2. The cat was curious about the motion of the toy mouse.
  3. I could feel the motion of the boat as we sailed across the water.
  4. The dancer's graceful motion was mesmerizing.
  5. The pendulum's motion never stopped.

Quotes

  • In all motion there is something vitally alive.
  • The motion of the heart is the most powerful force for love.
  • We are caught in the motion of a wave.

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