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- pronunciation:
- mo
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 n
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
Motion is the movement of something or the way something moves. When something is still, there is no motion.
The motion of a boat or a car makes some people sick.The scientists studied the motion of the planets.Don't touch the fan when the blade is in motion.- synonyms:
- movement
- similar words:
- action, activity, drift, play, progress, travel
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| definition 2: |
A motion is one particular movement.
You should try to hit the ball with one smooth motion.Alan's dad made a motion with his hand to get the attention of the waiter. |
| related words: |
pace, passage |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
motions, motioning, motioned |
| definition: |
When you motion to someone to sit down, it means that you move your hand in a way that tells them what to do.
The bus driver motioned the children to cross the street when it was safe.- similar words:
- beckon, direct, indicate, signal
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| derivations: |
motionless (adj.), motionlessly (adv.), motionlessness (n.) |
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