Base verb
Phrasal verbs with move
The verb move combines with 13 particles to form everyday phrasal verbs. Each particle steers the meaning in its own direction — here they are with clear definitions and examples, so you can see the whole family at once.
13 phrasal verbs · 18 meanings
move ahead
1 sense- Begin or continue with a plan
move along
1 sense- Continue forward, often when asked by an official
move around
1 sense- Live in many different places over time
move aside
1 sense- Step out of the way to let someone or something pass
move away
2 senses- Go to live in a different area or country
- Stop using or supporting a particular idea or method
move back
1 sense- Return to a position further from something
move forward
1 sense- Make progress with something
move in
3 senses- Start living in a new home
- Approach in order to take action or attack
- Start sharing a home with a romantic partner
move into
1 sense- Start living or working in a new place
move on
3 senses- Continue your life after a difficult event
- Change to a new topic, place or job
- (of police) order people to leave a place
move out
1 sense- Leave a residence
move past
1 sense- Continue beyond a place or point
move up
1 sense- Shift to a higher position or rank
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