moves
word · lemma: move
/ˈmuvz/
moovz
/mˈuːvz/
moovz
Definition
'Moves' is the third-person singular form of 'move'. It can mean changing position, making something change position, or going to live in a new place.
Usage & Nuances
Common patterns: 'move fast', 'move a chair', 'move to London'. It is very common for physical motion, but also appears in fixed expressions like 'move on'. Learners often confuse 'move' with 'remove'; 'remove' means take away, not simply change position.
Spanish: moverse - mover - mudarsePortuguese (BR): mover-se - mover - mudar-sePortuguese (PT): mover-se - mover - mudar-seChinese (Simplified): 移动 - 搬家 - 使移动Chinese (Traditional): 移動 - 搬家 - 使移動Hindi: चलता है - हिलता है - स्थान बदलता हैArabic: يتحرك - ينقل - ينتقل إلى بيت جديدBengali: সরায় - চলে যায় - চলে যায় (বাসস্থান পরিবর্তন)Russian: двигает - передвигается - переезжаетJapanese: 動かす - 動く - 引っ越すVietnamese: di chuyển - chuyển - chuyển nhàKorean: 움직인다 - 옮긴다 - 이사한다Turkish: hareket eder - taşır - taşınırUrdu: ہلاتا ہے - منتقل ہوتا ہے - جگہ بدلتا ہےIndonesian: menggerakkan - bergerak - pindah
Example Sentences
The baby moves its hands when it is happy.
basic
She moves the table near the window.
basic
My uncle moves to a new apartment next week.
basic
He always moves too fast when he makes big decisions.
natural
Once the music starts, everyone moves to the dance floor.
natural
She moves on quickly after a bad day.
natural