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MOVES

(noun, verb)

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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"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusiondecisiondetermination
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of changing your residence or place of business

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
relocation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
change
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
playturn
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Moves - as a verb

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

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
golocomotetravel
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
circulatespreadcarryease
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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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
displace
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stand still

Change residence, affiliation, or place of employment

Example: "We moved from idaho to nebraska"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
stay

Follow a procedure or take a course

Example: "We should go farther in this matter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
goproceed
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
actmove
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Be in a state of action

Example: "She is always moving"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
be active
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Go or proceed from one point to another

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

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
alterchangevary
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Think before you act"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
act
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Give an incentive for action

Example: "This moved me to sacrifice my career"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
actuateincitemotivatepromptpropel

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"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
gorun

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?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
go
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
make a motion

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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