CEFR A2

movement

noun

Meaning

The act of changing position or place.

Examples

The slow movement of the tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
Her arm movement was stiff after the injury.

Synonyms: motion, progress, shift, transition

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movement (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmuːv.mənt/

Definition

The act of changing position or place.

Examples

The slow movement of the tectonic plates causes earthquakes.
Her arm movement was stiff after the injury.
We observed the movement of the stars across the night sky.

How to Use movement

movement of (prepositional phrase): Indicating what is changing position or place. — "We studied the movement of the tides."
movement towards (prepositional phrase): Indicating the direction or goal of the change in position. — "The team made a movement towards the opponent's goal."

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