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thrust vs move

move vs thrust

thrust and move both are nouns.

thrust and move both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thrust Yes No Yes No
move Yes No Yes No
As verbs, move is a hypernym of thrust; that is, move is a word with a broader meaning than thrust:
  • thrust: make a thrusting forward movement
  • move: move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion
thrust (noun) move (noun)
the act of applying force to propel something the act of deciding to do something
a strong blow with a knife or other sharp pointed instrument the act of changing your residence or place of business
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow) (game) a player's turn to take some action permitted by the rules of the game
verbal criticism a change of position that does not entail a change of location
the force used in pushing the act of changing location from one place to another
thrust (verb) move (verb)
impose urgently, importunately, or inexorably be in a state of action
penetrate or cut through with a sharp instrument go or proceed from one point to another
place or put with great energy progress by being changed
push forcefully propose formally; in a debate or parliamentary meeting
make a thrusting forward movement have a turn; make one's move in a game
press or force give an incentive for action
push violently in a specified direction have an emotional or cognitive impact upon
force (molten rock) into pre-existing rock 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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