MOVE
/muːv/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of MOVE
The act of moving; a movement.
"A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."
An act for the attainment of an object; a step in the execution of a plan or purpose.
"He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."
A formalized or practiced action used in athletics, dance, physical exercise, self-defense, hand-to-hand combat, etc.
"She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."
To change place or posture; to go, in any manner, from one place or position to another.
"A ship moves rapidly."
To act; to take action; to begin to act
"Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
To change residence, for example from one house, town, or state, to another; to go and live at another place. See also move out and move in.
"I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."
Examples of MOVE in a Sentence
- "A slight move of the tiller, and the boat will go off course."
- "He made another move towards becoming a naturalized citizen."
- "She always gets spontaneous applause for that one move."
- "A ship moves rapidly."
Word Details
Is MOVE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOVE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like MOVE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for MOVE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | v | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOVE
8 words from the letters in MOVE
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use MOVE in Word Games
MOVE is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: MOVE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOVE to find 8 additional valid words.