Word
move at
Definition
prepositional phrase. to travel or go somewhere at a particular speed.
prepositional phrase. to proceed or travel at a specified velocity or rate; functions adverbially, modifying the verb of motion.
Examples
“The car moved at a safe speed.”
“The cyclists moved at a steady pace along the coastal road.”
“The convoy moved at a pace dictated by the slowest vehicle, ensuring everyone's safety.”
Examples
simple
“The car moved at a safe speed.”
contextual
“The cyclists moved at a steady pace along the coastal road.”
complex
“The convoy moved at a pace dictated by the slowest vehicle, ensuring everyone's safety.”
Usage
often followed by an adverb describing speed or pace.
Teaching tip
contrast with 'move quickly' or 'move slowly', emphasizing the prepositional phrase's role in specifying manner.
Pitfall
The car moved at fast.
The car moved at a fast speed.
an adjective needs to be modified by an adverb or article.
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