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move vs pull

pull vs move

move and pull both are nouns.

move and pull both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
pull Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pull is a hyponym of move; that is, pull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
  • pull: cause to move by pulling
Other hyponyms of move include mobilise, mobilize, relocate, dislocate, luxate, slip, splay, translate, place, post, send, station, agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex, channel, channelise, channelize, transfer, transmit, transport, funnel, brandish, flourish, wave, draw, carry, transport, tug, disarrange, lay, place, pose, position, put, set, engage, lock, mesh, operate, impel, propel, launch, set in motion, roll, twine, wind, wrap, unroll, unwind, wind off, force, squeeze, wedge, work, disgorge, shed, spill, slop, spill, splatter, unseat, disunite, divide, part, separate, deracinate, extirpate, root out, uproot, depress, press down, lift, flick, riffle, ruffle, work, take back, center, centre, pump, scan, bump around, jar, shake up, dandle, revolve, roll, force, push, rock, sway, fluctuate, pulse, dislodge, reposition, shift, glide, stir, play, bowl over, knock over, overturn, tip over, tump over, turn over, upset, send, ship, transport, direct, send, transport, saltate, bring down, get down, let down, lower, take down, lift, raise, bring up, elevate, get up, lift, raise, drop, sink, advance, bring forward, chase away, dispel, drive away, drive off, drive out, run off, turn back, shift, transfer, displace, crowd, herd, circulate, circulate, distribute, pass around, pass on, drive out, force out, rouse, rout out, drive, race, rush, whoosh, woosh, pour, slip, bring outside, exteriorize, upstage, swing, turn, turn over, turn, turn, slide, run, whistle, beat, flap, singsong, hustle, wash, rake, blow, drag, draw, lateralize, translate, hit, strike, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
As verbs, pull is a hyponym of move; that is, pull is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than move:
  • move: perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
  • pull: perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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, 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, begin, 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) pull (noun)
the act of deciding to do something the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
the act of changing your residence or place of business a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke)
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game a sustained effort
a change of position that does not entail a change of location a device used for pulling something
the act of changing location from one place to another special advantage or influence
the force used in pulling
a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments
move (verb) pull (verb)
be in a state of action strain abnormally
go or proceed from one point to another take away
progress by being changed take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting cause to move by pulling
have a turn; make one's move in a game tear or be torn violently
give an incentive for action direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
have an emotional or cognitive impact upon hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing
arouse sympathy or compassion in apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion strip of feathers
cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense
change residence, affiliation, or place of employment steer into a certain direction
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically move into a certain direction
dispose of by selling operate when rowing a boat
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action) bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover
follow a procedure or take a course rein in to keep from winning a race
live one's life in a specified environment cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
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