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Movement

Noun / ˈmu:vmʌnt / Another word for movement — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act or process of moving or being moved.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

progression advancement transition motion

Informal

go shift stir pace

Literary

flux agitation stirring

Antonyms

stillness stasis idleness inactivity rest cessation

Common collocations

  • social movement
  • political movement
  • art movement
  • movement of troops
  • sudden movement
  • slight movement
  • movement disorder
  • body movement

Word family

noun movement
verb move
adjective moving
adverb movingly

Usage note

Can refer to physical motion, a change in opinion or policy, or a group with a shared goal. Be mindful of context to avoid ambiguity.

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Example sentences

  1. The movement of the clock's hands indicated it was time for lunch.
  2. The dance instructor taught us a new movement.
  3. The civil rights movement aimed to end discrimination.
  4. The slow movement of the train made her sleepy.
  5. The gymnast's movements were graceful and precise.

Quotes

  • The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. - Alan Watts
  • I have learned that if one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in common hours. - Henry David Thoreau
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela

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