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move vs wedge

wedge vs move

move and wedge both are nouns.

move and wedge both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
move Yes No Yes No
wedge Yes No Yes No
As verbs, wedge is a hyponym of move; that is, wedge 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
  • wedge: squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
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, pull, 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, 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, pull, lateralize, translate, hit, strike, sling, change hands, change owners, transfer, expel, kick out, throw out.
move (noun) wedge (noun)
the act of deciding to do something something solid that is usable as an inclined plane (shaped like a V) that can be pushed between two things to separate them
the act of changing your residence or place of business a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
(game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game a heel that is an extension of the sole of the shoe
a change of position that does not entail a change of location (golf) an iron with considerable loft and a broad sole
the act of changing location from one place to another a diacritical mark (an inverted circumflex) placed above certain letters (such as the letter c) to indicate pronunciation
a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
any shape that is triangular in cross section
move (verb) wedge (verb)
be in a state of action squeeze like a wedge into a tight space
go or proceed from one point to another put, fix, force, or implant
progress by being changed
propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
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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