What does MOVER mean?

Mover Parts of Speech

Noun, verb

Definitions

• A person or thing that moves or causes movement.
• A person or company that moves furniture and other possessions as a business.
• A proposal or suggestion put forward for consideration by a deliberative body.
• To change the position, direction, or orientation of.
• To prompt or incite someone to do something.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈmuːvər/
• UK: /ˈmuːvə/

Origin and Usage

The word "mover" originated from the Old English word "mōvan" which means "to move". The word is commonly used in English to refer to a person or thing that moves or causes movement. It is also used to refer to a person or company that moves furniture and other possessions as a business. In addition, "mover" can also be used to describe a proposal or suggestion put forward for consideration by a deliberative body.

Synonyms

• Noun: carrier, transporter, hauler, shipper, conveyor
• Verb: shift, relocate, transport, carry, transfer

Related Words

• Drive
• Fleet
• Glide
• Haste
• Shift

Example Sentences

• The movers arrived early in the morning to begin packing up the furniture.
• She proposed a new policy on climate change, which was met with mixed reactions from the other movers.
• He moved the couch to the other side of the room to make space for the new TV.
• The CEOs speech moved the audience to tears.