English Synonym Finder

motion

Definitions

The action or process of moving or being moved.

A formal proposal put to a legislature or committee for discussion and decision.

A gesture or movement used to convey information or instructions.

Examples

The slow motion of the clouds across the sky was very relaxing.

She made a sudden motion to grab the falling glass before it hit the floor.

The committee decided to put the motion to a vote during the afternoon session.

Synonyms

movement action mobility activity progression shift flow

Antonyms

stasis immobility stagnation stillness rest inactivity pause