Moves: meaning, definitions and examples

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moves

[ muːvz ]

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in sports

The act of changing one's place or position, especially to go from one place to another.

Synonyms

action, maneuver, shift

Examples of usage

He made a quick move to the left to avoid the defender.
The team's defense was able to anticipate the opponent's moves.
I watched her graceful moves on the dance floor.

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in chess

To change the position of a piece on a board game like chess.

Synonyms

relocate, shift, transfer

Examples of usage

He decided to move his knight to protect his queen.
She carefully planned her next move to checkmate her opponent.

Translations

Translations of the word "moves" in other languages:

🇵🇹 movimentos

🇮🇳 चालें

🇩🇪 Bewegungen

🇮🇩 gerakan

🇺🇦 рухи

🇵🇱 ruchy

🇯🇵 動き (うごき)

🇫🇷 mouvements

🇪🇸 movimientos

🇹🇷 hareketler

🇰🇷 움직임 (움직임)

🇸🇦 حركات

🇨🇿 pohyby

🇸🇰 pohyby

🇨🇳 动作 (dòngzuò)

🇸🇮 gibi

🇮🇸 hreyfingar

🇰🇿 қозғалыстар

🇬🇪 მოძრაობები

🇦🇿 hərəkətlər

🇲🇽 movimientos

Word origin

The word 'move' originated from the Old English word 'mōvan', meaning 'to move'. It has been used in various contexts to indicate a change in position or action. The concept of 'move' has evolved over time to encompass physical, strategic, and emotional shifts. In sports, games, and everyday life, the term 'move' remains a fundamental part of communication and action.