English · Common Verbs
moving
/ˈmuːvɪŋ/
[/ˈmuːvɪŋ/]
present participle of move
Beginnerverb
Definition
Present participle of 'move': showing that something is changing position now; also meaning emotionally touching.
Example
We are moving to a new house next month, so the rooms are full of boxes.
We are moving to a new house next month, so the rooms are full of boxes.
Etymology
From Latin 'movere', with the silent 'e' dropped before the '-ing' ending.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with forms of 'be' for continuous tenses; as an adjective it means deeply touching.