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Word Forms of “Motion”

Movement; the action of changing position.

Word Family of Motion

How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence

  • The ship's motion made me feel sick. B1
  • He raised his hand in a motion to stop. B1
  • The engine is in motion. B1

Common Word Form Mistakes with Motion

Wrong: He make a motion with his hand.

Correct: He made a motion with his hand.

Verb 'make' requires past tense 'made'

Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Motion

What are the word forms of “motion”?

The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.

What part of speech is “motion”?

“motion” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.

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