movement
Translation
movement, motion, campaign, trend
Examples
Watch the slow movement of the clouds.
Watch the slow movement of the clouds.
She joined the civil rights movement.
She joined the civil rights movement.
Grammar Patterns
((a movement of sth.)) a change in position of (sth.) We saw a movement of the curtains.
((the ... movement)) a group with a shared aim He led the independence movement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: motion, action, gesture, campaign; Antonyms: stillness, inaction
Etymology
From the verb 'move' plus the suffix '-ment', which indicates an action or result.
Memory Tips
Think of 'move' + '-ment' as the result or action of moving.