English Reference
adjective · noun

moving

adj. · n.
US /ˈmuvɪŋ/ UK /mˈuːvɪŋ/ mov·ing UK spelling movings

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate

    adj.causing you to feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.

    adj.evoking or capable of evoking deep emotion, particularly pathos or empathy.

    Simple

    The singer gave a moving performance that left many people in tears.

    In context

    The veteran's moving account of the rescue operation provided a human perspective that the official reports had completely lacked.

    uninspiringdull
  2. 02 B1 Intermediate

    n.the process of taking your furniture and things to a new home.

    n.the act of relocating one's residence or place of business, including the transport of possessions.

    Simple

    Moving is always stressful, even if you are only going to the next street.

    In context

    After three weeks of packing, the actual moving took only six hours thanks to the efficiency of the professional crew.

    Usage

    often used as a modifier before another noun, like 'moving day' or 'moving van'.

  3. 03 B1 Intermediate

    adj.describing something that is currently in motion and not still.

    adj.in a state of motion; not stationary or fixed.

    Simple

    It is dangerous to jump off a moving bus.

    In context

    The technician warned that making adjustments to the moving parts of the engine while it was running could lead to serious injury.

Usage moving forward · moving away · moving right

He said university life or moving away offered "exciting opportunities both personally and professionally, meeting new people and living in quite studentified areas".

BBC News· 13 Aug 2026

In that case, each region can decide if they want to keep the holiday or change it to another day, such as moving it to the next work day.

The Local· 13 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Very common
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