English Reference
verb · adjective

moved

v. · adj.
US /ˈmuvd/ UK /mˈuːvd/ moved

  1. 01 A1 Beginner

    v.changed position or went to a different place.

    v.the past tense of move, indicating a change in physical position or location.

    Simple

    He moved his chair closer to the window to see the garden better.

    In context

    The pieces on the board were moved with such speed that the spectators struggled to follow the grandmaster's strategy.

  2. 02 A2 Elementary

    v.went to live in a new house or city.

    v.changed one's place of residence or place of business.

    Simple

    They moved to London last year to start their new jobs.

    In context

    After twenty years in the same quiet suburb, the family finally moved to a vibrant downtown apartment to be closer to the cultural district.

  3. 03 B1 Intermediate

    adj.feeling a strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy, because of something you saw or heard.

    adj.affected by strong emotion, particularly sympathy, sadness, or gratitude.

    Simple

    She was deeply moved by the kind words her students wrote in the card.

    In context

    The audience was visibly moved by the soloist's performance, which captured the profound melancholy of the original composition.

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Usage moved away · moved quickly · moved ahead

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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Very common
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