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motions

Pronunciation: [ˈmoʊʃənz]

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Learn how to use motions in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(noun) motions are things you do when you move your body. It's like waving your hand or walking across the room. When you do something physical, you're making motions.

Example

She made joyful motions with her arms while dancing.

Example

He stayed still instead of making any motions to join the fun.

Example

What kind of motions do you make when you're excited?

Context: “signal”

(verb) to motion means to use your hand or body to give a signal or direction to someone else. It's like when you wave to someone to come over or point to show them where to go.

Example

He motioned for his friend to join him at the table.

Example

She didn't motion for anyone to follow her, so they stayed where they were.

Example

Did you motion for anybody to help you?

How to pronounce motions

Pronunciation: [ˈmoʊʃənz]

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