Synonyms for

Moved

Verb / mu:vd / Another word for moved — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Changed position or location

Synonyms & similar words

move propel touched stayinplace affected locomote displace run impress actuate prompt refrain incite beactive motivate go standstill act unmoved stirred makeamotion rest stay affect strike relocated shifted transferred transported carried hauled conveyed shifted changed repositioned displaced migrated traveled journeyed progressed advanced proceeded shifted shuffled stirred

Synonyms by register

Formal

affected touched stirred impressed

Informal

got to choked up wowed blown away

Literary

quickened animated roused

Antonyms

still stationary unmoved immobile static rooted unmoving

Common collocations

  • deeply moved
  • moved to tears
  • moved by compassion
  • moved to action
  • moved to anger
  • moved to pity
  • moved to protest

Word family

noun movement
verb move
adjective moving
adverb movingly

Usage note

When referring to emotional impact, 'moved' is often followed by 'by' or 'to'. It implies a strong emotional response, not just a physical relocation.

Example sentences

  1. I moved to a new house last month.
  2. We moved the couch to the other side of the room.
  3. The car moved slowly through the traffic.
  4. The teacher moved the student to a different desk.
  5. The family moved to a different city for work.

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