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moving

Pronunciation: [/ˈmuːvɪŋ/]

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moving: meanings and example sentences

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

Context: “physical location”

(adjective) when something or someone is changing position or causing a change in position. Like when you see a car driving down the street or people walking in the park.

Example

The moving truck arrived at the new house with all our furniture.

Example

The broken down car was not moving at all.

Example

Is the train moving towards the station?

Context: “activity”

(noun) the act of changing location or position, especially when you are changing houses or offices. It's like when you see lots of boxes being carried out of a house into a moving van.

Example

We hired a moving company to help us with the relocation.

Example

The moving process took longer than expected due to delays.

Example

Do you need help with your moving plans?

Context: “physical location and emotions”

(verb) to change position or shift from one place to another. It can also mean making someone feel emotional, like when a movie makes you feel happy or sad.

Example

The clouds were moving quickly across the sky.

Example

The sandcastle wouldn't move no matter how hard we tried.

Example

Can you see the branches moving in the wind?

How to pronounce moving

Pronunciation: [/ˈmuːvɪŋ/]

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