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movement

/ˈmuːvmənt/
move · ment ˈmuːv · mənt
English Definition
n. an act of changing physical location or position
中文释义
运动,移动
Significado en Español
movimiento
한국어 뜻
움직임, 운동
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
chuyển động, phong trào
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Example Sentence

She noticed a slight movement in the bushes.

她注意到灌木丛中有轻微的动静。

Synonyms
motion gesture shift
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “movement”:

  1. A motion
  2. B stillness
  3. C rest
  4. D immobility
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A — motion. “movement” means n. an act of changing physical location or position

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The slightest ______ of the deer made the quiet hunter freeze in place.

  1. A silence
  2. B movement
  3. C stillness
  4. D rest
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B — movement. “movement” means n. an act of changing physical location or position

Common questions about “movement”

What does “movement” mean?

movement — n. an act of changing physical location or position. In Chinese: 运动,移动.

How do you pronounce “movement”?

movement is pronounced /ˈmuːvmənt/. It breaks into 2 syllables: move · ment.

How do you use “movement” in a sentence?

She noticed a slight movement in the bushes. (她注意到灌木丛中有轻微的动静。)

What are synonyms for “movement”?

motion, gesture, shift — all close in meaning to movement (n. an act of changing physical location or position).

Is “movement” an ISEE Basic-level word?

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

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