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jerk vs move

move vs jerk

jerk and move both are nouns.

jerk and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
jerk Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As nouns, move is a hypernym of jerk; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:
  • jerk: an abrupt spasmodic movement
  • move: a change of position that does not entail a change of location
Other hypernyms of jerk include motility, motion, movement.
As verbs, move is a hypernym of jerk; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:
  • jerk: move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
As verbs, move is a hypernym of jerk; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than jerk:
  • jerk: jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
jerk (noun) move (noun)
an abrupt spasmodic movement the act of deciding to do something
a sudden abrupt pull the act of changing your residence or place of business
raising a weight from shoulder height to above the head by straightening the arms (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun a change of position that does not entail a change of location
a dull stupid fatuous person the act of changing location from one place to another
(mechanics) the rate of change of acceleration
jerk (verb) move (verb)
make an uncontrolled, short, jerky motion be in a state of action
throw or toss with a quick motion go or proceed from one point to another
pull, or move with a sudden movement progress by being changed
move with abrupt, seemingly uncontrolled motions propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched have a turn; make one's move in a game
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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