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move

verb

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Meaning

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To change position or place; to cause something to change position or location. It can also mean to take action or make progress.

Example Sentence

The chess player decided to move her knight to a more strategic square on the board.

Usage Note

Use 'move' when describing a change in physical location, position, or status. For instance, 'Please move your books from the table,' 'It's your move in the game,' or 'We need to move quickly to finish this project.' It's a versatile word for indicating action or progress.

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