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MOVES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 21 meanings of the word Moves.

Moves - as a noun

The act of deciding to do something

Example: "He didn't make a move to help"

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The act of changing your residence or place of business

Example: "They say that three moves equal one fire"

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A change of position that does not entail a change of location

Example: "The reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"

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The act of changing location from one place to another

Example: "Police controlled the motion of the crowd"

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(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game

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Moves - as a verb

Change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

Example: "How fast does your new car go?"

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    Cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense

    Example: "Move those boxes into the corner, please"

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      Move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

      Example: "He moved his hand slightly to the right"

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        Change residence, affiliation, or place of employment

        Example: "We moved from idaho to nebraska"

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          Follow a procedure or take a course

          Example: "We should go farther in this matter"

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          Be in a state of action

          Example: "She is always moving"

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            Go or proceed from one point to another

            Example: "The debate moved from family values to the economy"

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            Perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

            Example: "Think before you act"

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              Have an emotional or cognitive impact upon

              Example: "This child impressed me as unusually mature"

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                Give an incentive for action

                Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

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                Arouse sympathy or compassion in

                Example: "Her fate moved us all"

                Dispose of by selling

                Example: "The chairman of the company told the salesmen to move the computers"

                Progress by being changed

                Example: "The speech has to go through several more drafts"

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                Live one's life in a specified environment

                Example: "She moves in certain circles only"

                Have a turn; make one's move in a game

                Example: "Can i go now?"

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                  Propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting

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                  Example Sentences

                  "He has some impressive dance moves."
                  "Her chess moves were strategic and well-planned."
                  "The gymnast's moves on the balance beam were flawless."
                  "His karate moves are powerful and precise."
                  "In this game, each player takes turns making moves."
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                  Word Game Points

                  Is MOVES a valid Scrabble word?
                  Yes, moves is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
                  US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

                  MOVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

                  Is MOVES a valid Words With Friends word?
                  Yes, moves is valid for Words With Friends
                  Valid Word
                  MOVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

                  Is MOVES a valid WordFeud word?
                  Yes, moves is valid for WordFeud
                  Valid Word
                  MOVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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                  Word Variations & Relations

                  Anagrams of MOVES
                  Starts M  Starts MO  Starts MOV  Starts MOVE 
                  Ends S  Ends ES  Ends VES  Ends OVES 
                  Starts M & ends S  Starts MO & ends S  Starts M & ends ES 
                  Words containing MOVES  Containing M,O,V,E,S 

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