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propel vs move

move vs propel

propel is not a noun while move is a noun.

propel and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
propel No No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of propel; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than propel:
  • propel: cause to move forward with force
  • move: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of propel include displace.
As verbs, propel and move are synonyms defined as:
  • propel and move: give an incentive for action
Other synonyms of propel include actuate, incite, motivate, prompt.
propel (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
propel (verb) move (verb)
cause to move forward with force be in a state of action
give an incentive for action go or proceed from one point to another
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
Difference between propel and move

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