🏃motion

noun
/ˈmoʊʃən/

Meaning

the act or process of moving; a change of place or position
the action of moving or being moved; a formal proposal

Example Sentences

The motion of the car made her sleepy.

The car was in constant motion during the journey.

Example Expressions

set in motion

Synonyms

movement, gesture, action, shift, change, mobility, proposal
Entry 1
movement, gesture, action, shift, change
Entry 2
movement, action, mobility, proposal

Antonyms

stillness, rest, immobility, stagnation
Entry 1
stillness, rest, immobility
Entry 2
stillness, rest, immobility, stagnation

Collocations

in motion, slow motion, motion picture, set in motion
Entry 1
in motion, slow motion, motion picture, set in motion
Entry 2
in motion, slow motion, set in motion

More Example Sentences

He is jealous of her quick promotion.

She is working on getting a promotion.

He was too emotional to give a speech.

I was too emotional to accept the news.

She was too emotional to make a decision.

They were too emotional to listen patiently.

They were too emotional to apologize properly.

We were too emotional to continue the discussion.

They struggle to agree badly when emotions are high.

Having been sincere with his work he earned promotion at the company.

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