Word
moving
Phoneticsmov·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈmuvɪŋ/
UK/mˈuːvɪŋ/
Definitions
01causing strong emotion
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. making you feel strong emotions, especially sadness or sympathy.
adj. evoking or eliciting deep emotional resonance, particularly pathos or sympathy.
日本語:涙ぐましい※
“The film about the lost dog was so moving that many people cried.”
“The veteran gave a moving account of his experiences, leaving the entire audience in a contemplative silence for several minutes.”
Antonyms
02in motion
A2 · Elementary
adj. changing position or not staying still.
adj. characterised by motion; not stationary or fixed.
日本語:移動※
“It is dangerous to try and jump off a moving bus.”
“The artist struggled to capture the moving water of the stream, as the light shifted with every passing cloud.”
Antonyms
03changing homes
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the process of taking your furniture and things to a new home or office.
n. the process of relocating one's residence or place of business, including the transport of possessions.
日本語:引っ越し※
“Moving is very stressful because you have to pack so many boxes.”
“After three days of constant moving, the family finally settled into their new apartment and began the long process of unpacking.”
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “moving” in context.
Verb
01. keep moving forward
“Despite the setbacks, the team decided to keep moving forward with the project.”
verb + adv
02. start moving house
“We need to start moving house next week, so we should begin packing the boxes today.”
verb + noun
03. stop moving around
“Please stop moving around while I am trying to take your photograph.”
verb + adv
Adjective
04. deeply moving story
“The documentary told a deeply moving story about a family reunited after many years.”
adv + adj + noun
05. fast moving traffic
“It is difficult to merge into the fast moving traffic on the motorway during rush hour.”
adv + adj + noun
Noun
06. moving costs for the apartment
“We had to budget carefully for the moving costs for the apartment, including the van rental.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
07. moving parts of the machine
“You should never touch the moving parts of the machine while it is in operation.”
adj + noun + prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“He said university life or moving away offered "exciting opportunities both personally and professionally, meeting new people and living in quite studentified areas".” “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.” “Or are you thinking of moving to Spain?” “Peacekeepers also tracked two Israeli boats moving north through Lebanese waters before turning back south on Friday.” Idioms
01. get moving
02. keep it moving
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
- B2 · Upper IntermediateOxford
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