MOVING
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
6 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun, adjective
Definition of MOVING
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."
The relocation of goods
A causing of a movement
"The rats' movings are willed movements."
That moves or move.
"moving pictures"
That causes someone to feel emotion.
Synonyms of MOVING
Words with similar meaning
Examples of MOVING in a Sentence
- "A ship moves rapidly."
- "Come on guys, let's move: there's work to do!"
- "I decided to move to the country for a more peaceful life."
- "The rats' movings are willed movements."
Word Details
Is MOVING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, MOVING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: MOVING uses 6 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for MOVING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | m | o | v | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 12 |
| WWF | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in MOVING
29 words from the letters in MOVING
4-letter words
3-letter words
How to Use MOVING in Word Games
MOVING is worth 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Mid-length strategy: At 6 letters, MOVING is versatile enough for both open board positions and tighter plays. Aim to place high-value letters on premium squares.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble MOVING to find 29 additional valid words.