movement

noun
UK: /ˈmuːvmənt/
US: /ˈmuːvmənt/

  1. A change of position or location.

    1. I saw a slight movement in the bushes over there. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor asked about the baby's movements and feeding habits. [ ] [ ]

  2. A group of people working together to achieve a particular aim.

    1. The civil rights movement fought for equality. [ ] [ ]
    2. He is actively involved in the environmental movement in his city. [ ] [ ]

  3. A section of a longer piece of music.

    1. The second movement of the symphony is very beautiful. [ ] [ ]
    2. The conductor signaled the start of the final movement of the sonata. [ ] [ ]

  4. The act of moving your body or part of your body.

    1. His sudden movement startled the bird on the branch. [ ] [ ]
    2. Restricted movement in her shoulder was due to an old injury. [ ] [ ]

  5. The way that someone moves.

    1. She has a graceful movement, like a dancer. [ ] [ ]
    2. The cat's movements are precise and calculated when hunting. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

motion campaign shift progress development action gesture
movement transitive-verb

  1. To direct or set something in motion.

    1. We have to movement this big stone to the house. [ ] [ ]
    2. The director can movement the team to new achievements. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "movement" in English means: A change of position or location., A group of people working together to achieve a particular aim., A section of a longer piece of music., The act of moving your body or part of your body., The way that someone moves..

The phonetic transcription of "movement" is /ˈmuːvmənt/ in British English and /ˈmuːvmənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "movement": motion, campaign, shift, progress, development, action, gesture.

Example usage of "movement": "I saw a slight movement in the bushes over there.". More examples on the page.