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move vs begin

begin vs move

move is a noun but begin is not a noun.

move and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hyponym of move; that is, begin is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • begin: begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
Other hyponyms of move include acquit, act, bear, behave, carry, comport, conduct, deport, do, alternate, take turns, end up, fetch up, finish, finish up, land up, wind up, festinate, hasten, hurry, look sharp, rush, disturb, interrupt, react, respond, go ahead, plow ahead, aggress, attack, consume, deplete, eat, eat up, exhaust, expend, run through, use, use up, wipe out, force, create, come forward, come out, come to the fore, step forward, step to the fore, step up, look, pay back, repay, reward, satisfice, satisfise, maneuver, manoeuver, manoeuvre, dispatch, evade, race, use, play it by ear, play, deal, partner, exert, egotrip, reciprocate, go, move, proceed, come close, perform, dare, make bold, presume, engage, prosecute, pursue, act on, interact, oppose, react, take time by the forelock, coact, play, drive around, walk around, offer, volunteer, get around to, dally, flirt, play, toy, approach, go about, set about, participate, take part, misbehave, misconduct, misdemean, condescend, lower oneself, stoop, behave, comport, assay, attempt, essay, seek, try, court, romance, solicit, woo, court, dare, effect, antagonise, antagonize, counteract, anticipate, counter, foresee, forestall, prosecute, commit, perpetrate, pull, rampage, contend, cope, deal, get by, grapple, make do, make out, manage, condescend, deign, descend, condescend, take care, act superior, lord it over, put on airs, queen it over, stampede, make a point, make sure, repeat, take over, surprise, sneak, play, take, guard, start, go off at half-cock, go off half-cocked, hold back, hold off, wait, continue, go along, go on, keep, proceed, do well, had best, continue, continue, persist in.
move (noun) begin (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
move (verb) begin (verb)
be in a state of action take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
go or proceed from one point to another set in motion, cause to start
progress by being changed begin to speak or say
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
have a turn; make one's move in a game achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
give an incentive for action begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
arouse sympathy or compassion in be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion have a beginning characterized in some specified way
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense have a beginning, of a temporal event
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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