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contend vs move

move vs contend

contend is not a noun while move is a noun.

contend and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
contend No No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of contend; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than contend:
  • contend: succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
Other hypernyms of contend include act.
contend (noun) move (noun)
the act of deciding to do something
the act of changing your residence or place of business
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the act of changing location from one place to another
contend (verb) move (verb)
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation be in a state of action
have an argument about something go or proceed from one point to another
maintain or assert progress by being changed
compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight have a turn; make one's move in a game
succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available give an incentive for action
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
arouse sympathy or compassion in
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
dispose of by selling
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
follow a procedure or take a course
live one's life in a specified environment
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