moving
moving Lexical Profile
moving Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
In motion; changing physical position or location rather than remaining stationary.
"Passengers should wait until the train comes to a complete stop before stepping off a moving vehicle."
Producing strong feelings of sympathy, sadness, or emotional appreciation; touching.
"The valedictorian delivered a deeply moving tribute to the teachers who had guided the graduating class."
Relating to the transport of household belongings or office equipment from one residence or place of business to another.
"We rented a large moving truck over the weekend to transport our heavy furniture across town."
• noun
The act or process of changing physical position, or of relocating one's residence or place of business.
"The stress of moving to a new city was quickly forgotten once the family settled into their neighborhood."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in Middle English from the verb 'move' (borrowed from Anglo-Norman 'mover' and Latin 'movere', meaning 'to set in motion') plus the participial and gerundial suffix '-ing'.