Movement
ˈmuːvmənt
Definitions
4 meaningsThe act or process of changing position or location.
ˈmuːvmənt
An act of changing physical location or position
The sudden movement startled the cat.
💡 Simply: It's like when you shift your chair, walk to the kitchen, or the way a bird flies. It's about going from one spot to another, or changing your body.
👶 For kids: When something goes from one place to another, like when you walk or when a car drives.
More Examples
The doctor recommended regular movement to maintain good health.
The dancers' graceful movements captivated the audience.
How It's Used
"The gentle movement of the leaves in the breeze."
"The therapist assessed the patient's range of movement."
A group of people working together to achieve a shared social or political goal.
ˈmuːvmənt
A group of people working together to advance an idea or cause
The feminist movement fought for women's rights.
💡 Simply: It's when a bunch of people team up to make something happen, like fighting for equal rights or protecting the planet. Like a group on a mission!
👶 For kids: A group of people who work together to make something better, like the environment or treating people fairly.
More Examples
The anti-war movement protested the conflict.
A new social movement is gaining momentum.
How It's Used
"The civil rights movement changed the course of history."
"The environmental movement is growing stronger."
The internal mechanism of a clock or watch, responsible for keeping time.
ˈmuːvmənt
A component of a clock or watch
The jeweler examined the intricate movement of the antique pocket watch.
💡 Simply: It's the inside part of a clock or watch that makes the hands go around and tell time.
👶 For kids: The part inside a clock or watch that makes the hands go around.
More Examples
The clock's movement requires regular maintenance.
The quality of the movement determines the accuracy of a timepiece.
How It's Used
"The watch's movement was intricate and delicate."
"The clock's movement needed to be repaired."
A self-contained section within a larger musical composition, often characterized by a specific tempo and mood.
ˈmuːvmənt
A particular musical section or part
The symphony's second movement was particularly moving.
💡 Simply: Imagine a song split into chapters, each having its own feeling. That's a movement!
👶 For kids: Like the parts of a song, each one has a special feeling.
More Examples
The pianist expertly performed the final movement of the sonata.
The composition consists of four distinct movements.
How It's Used
"The concerto is composed of three movements."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
freedom of movement
The right to travel freely and change one's location.
"The refugees were granted freedom of movement within the country."
make a move
To take action or make a decision.
"It's time to make a move and ask her out."
in one movement
To do something with a single or quick motion.
"She took the book in one movement and began to read."
From Middle English *movemente*, from Old French *mouvement*, from the verb *mouvoir* ('to move'), from Latin *movere*.
The word 'movement' has been used since the 14th century, originally referring to a physical motion, and later extending to abstract concepts like social and political actions.
Memory tip
Think of a flowing river that has movement, like a changing position.
Word Origin
"to move"