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motion

/ˈmoʊʃən/
mo · tion ˈmoʊ · ʃən
English Definition
n. the act or process of moving
中文释义
运动,移动
Significado en Español
movimiento, moción
한국어 뜻
운동, 동작
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuyển động, cử động
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Example Sentence

He waved his hand in a circular motion.

他用手做了一个画圈的动作。

Synonyms
movement gesture action
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “motion”:

  1. A movement
  2. B stillness
  3. C rest
  4. D stagnation
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A — movement. “motion” means n. the act or process of moving

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The gentle rocking ______ of the boat slowly lulled the baby to sleep.

  1. A stillness
  2. B silence
  3. C motion
  4. D rest
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C — motion. “motion” means n. the act or process of moving

Common questions about “motion”

What does “motion” mean?

motion — n. the act or process of moving. In Chinese: 运动,移动.

How do you pronounce “motion”?

motion is pronounced /ˈmoʊʃən/. It breaks into 2 syllables: mo · tion.

How do you use “motion” in a sentence?

He waved his hand in a circular motion. (他用手做了一个画圈的动作。)

What are synonyms for “motion”?

movement, gesture, action — all close in meaning to motion (n. the act or process of moving).

Is “motion” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. motion appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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