moving

noun

(uncountable) The relocation of goods

(countable) A causing of a movement

adjective

(not comparable) That moves or move.

Causing or evoking deep emotions.

Roots

moveomov- · Latin · move, mover

Synonyms for moving

relocationn touchingn progressingv advancingadj movementn impellingadj travelingn goingn thrustingn propellingadj

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Where does moving come from?

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