Meaning & use
motion
The action or process of moving or being moved from one place or position to another.
See it in a sentence
The sudden motion of the boat nearly knocked her off her feet.
Slow motion replays showed exactly how the goal was scored.
A note on using this word
In formal meetings, a motion also refers to a formal proposal put forward for discussion and a vote.
Words with a similar meaning
movementmotility
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Words with an opposite meaning
stillnessrest
Another way to use it
2. noun
A formal proposal put forward for discussion and a vote at a meeting or in a legislative body.
The committee voted to approve the motion to extend the deadline.
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