Movement (Noun)
Meaning 1
A euphemism for defecation; "he had a bowel movement".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 2
A change of position that does not entail a change of location; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The ballet dancer's subtle movement of her arms added to the emotional intensity of the performance.
- The artist's use of movement in her sculptures created a sense of energy and dynamism.
- The physical therapist worked to improve the patient's range of movement after the injury.
- The rapid movement of the bird's wings allowed it to take flight quickly.
- The choreographer's careful planning ensured a smooth movement of dancers across the stage.
Synonyms
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Hyponyms
- Quivering
- Wiggle
- Kneel
- Stroke
- Vibration
- Saccade
- Lurch
- Stretch
- Pitching
- Circumduction
- Squat
- Eurhythmics
- Abduction
- Eye Movement
- Jolt
- Standing
- Reclining
- Adduction
- Headshake
- Jerk
- Retraction
- Eurythmy
- Inversion
- Gesture
- Kick
- Inclination
- Waver
- Flit
- Prostration
- Sweep
- Wave
- Disturbance
- Eurythmics
- Agitation
- Snap
- Toss
- Retroflection
- Everting
- Squirm
- Straddle
- Opening
- Sitting
- Fetal Movement
- Body English
- Rotation
- Flicker
- Reciprocation
- Reach
- Shutting
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Meaning 3
A series of actions advancing a principle or tending toward a particular end; "he supported populist campaigns"; "they worked in the cause of world peace"; "the team was ready for a drive toward the pennant"; "the movement to end slavery"; "contributed to the war effort".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The civil rights movement of the 1960s aimed to end racial segregation and discrimination in the United States.
- The labor movement fought for better working conditions and fair wages for workers in the early 20th century.
- The movement to protect the environment has gained momentum in recent years, with many countries implementing policies to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
- The feminist movement has been instrumental in promoting women's rights and challenging patriarchal norms and stereotypes.
- The anti-apartheid movement played a significant role in bringing an end to apartheid in South Africa in the 1990s.
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Hyponyms
- Fund-raising Drive
- Gay Liberation Movement
- Lost Cause
- Anti-war Movement
- Candidature
- Feminism
- Ad Campaign
- Campaigning
- Fund-raising Campaign
- Youth Movement
- Ad Blitz
- Feminist Movement
- Candidacy
- Women's Liberation Movement
- Women's Lib
- Charm Campaign
- Consumerism
- Electioneering
- Advertising Campaign
- Reform
- Fund-raising Effort
- War
- Gay Lib
- Youth Crusade
Meaning 4
The act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The protesters' movement through the city was slow and deliberate.
- The company's movement of goods from the warehouse to the store was efficient and timely.
- Her movement across the stage was fluid and effortless.
- The government's movement of troops to the border was seen as a provocative act.
- The tourists' movement through the ancient ruins was carefully guided by the archaeologist.
Synonyms
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Hyponyms
- Coming
- Ascension
- Hurrying
- Progress
- Travel
- Slippage
- Advance
- Procession
- Following
- Swing
- Migration
- Rise
- Descent
- Vacillation
- Coast
- Translation
- Rush
- Lurch
- Speed
- Slide
- Crawl
- Locomotion
- Shift
- Forward Motion
- Approach
- Travelling
- Ascending
- Rushing
- Haste
- Return
- Play
- Advancement
- Flow
- Onward Motion
- Pursuit
- Pursual
- Maneuver
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Meaning 5
The driving and regulating parts of a mechanism (as of a watch or clock); "it was an expensive watch with a diamond movement".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Hypernyms
Meaning 6
A natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The earthquake triggered a movement of tectonic plates deep within the Earth's crust.
- A gentle movement of the wind caused the trees to sway gently in the morning sun.
- The rapid movement of the tsunami waves caused widespread destruction along the coastal communities.
- A gradual movement of the sand dunes changed the landscape of the desert over thousands of years.
- The slow movement of the glaciers carved out deep valleys and created stunning scenery in the mountain ranges.
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Hyponyms
- Bend
- Wrench
- Tectonic Movement
- Deflexion
- Commotion
- Travel
- Periodic Movement
- Repercussion
- Undulation
- Pedesis
- Kick
- Approaching
- Backlash
- Stroke
- Passage
- Rebound
- Wring
- Moving Ridge
- Turn
- Cam Stroke
- Brownian Motion
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Meaning 7
A group of people with a common ideology who try together to achieve certain general goals; "he was a charter member of the movement"; "politicians have to respect a mass movement"; "he led the national liberation front".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The civil rights movement in the United States was a pivotal moment in the country's history.
- She was a key figure in the feminist movement of the 1970s, advocating for women's rights and equality.
- The environmental movement has gained significant momentum in recent years, with millions of people around the world participating in protests and rallies.
- The labor movement fought tirelessly for workers' rights, including better wages, safer working conditions, and fair treatment.
- The anti-apartheid movement was a global effort to end the system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination in South Africa.
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Meaning 8
The act of changing the location of something; "the movement of cargo onto the vessel".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Hyponyms
- Conveyance
- Transplanting
- Letting Down
- Transferral
- Transplantation
- Transport
- Transfer
- Introduction
- Intromission
- Deracination
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Meaning 9
A major self-contained part of a symphony or sonata; "the second movement is slow and melodic".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The symphony's final movement was a lively allegro that left the audience cheering.
- The pianist's interpretation of the sonata's third movement was widely praised by critics.
- The composer carefully crafted each movement to evoke a different mood or atmosphere.
- The orchestra's rendition of the symphony's second movement was notable for its nuanced phrasing.
- The violin concerto's first movement featured a dramatic solo passage that showcased the musician's technical skill.
Hypernyms
Meaning 10
An optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural phenomena.
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Meaning 11
A general tendency to change (as of opinion); "not openly liberal but that is the trend of the book"; "a broad movement of the electorate to the right".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.