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merriam webster
to move closer
para acercarse
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move verb

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moved, has moved, is moving, moves
ir; mover; mudarse, trasladarse; inducir, persuadir; moverse; conmover; proponer

Example sentences of
move verb

  • •He moved the chair closer to the table.
  • •It may be necessary to move the patient to intensive care.
  • •The breeze moved the branches of the trees.
  • •The branches moved gently in the breeze.
  • •She was unable to move her legs.
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  • •She was so frightened that she could hardly move.
  • •I moved over so that she could sit next to me.
  • •We moved into the shade.
  • •The police were moving through the crowd telling people to move toward the exit.
  • •We could hear someone moving around upstairs.
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Synonyms of
move verb

drive, impel, propel, act, go, induce, persuade, propose, relocate, stir, touch
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¿Cuándo la gente dice to move, a que se refieren?
  • Cuando la gente dice que esta moving, generalmente quieren decir que están trasladándose a otra casa o base. Ejemplo: John wants to study in Europe, so he will move there next year. Otro ejemplo: My wife's job requires us to move often. Otro ejemplo adicional: Moving is a lot of hassle, so I'd rather stay in this small apartment.
    To move out significa dejar la vieja casa, mientras que to move in significa entrar a la nueva. Ejemplo: This will be our last rental payment because we are moving out next month. Otro ejemplo: The new neighbors are moving in this afternoon. Why won't we drop by and say hello?
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¿Qué significa to move on?
  • To move on significa ir a un lugar, tema, o actividad distinta: Let's put that issue aside and move on.

close adjective

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restrictivo, estrecho; reservado; estricto, detallado; cargado, bochornoso (dícese del tiempo); apretado, entallado, ceñido; cercano, próximo; íntimo; fiel, exacto; reñido

Example sentences of
close adjective

  • •We're not there yet, but we're getting close.
  • •We stood close together to stay warm.
  • •Christmas is getting closer and will soon be here.
  • •Their daughters are close in age.
  • •close in size and shape
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Synonyms of
close adjective

nearest, next, familiar, intimate, chummy, dense, compact, thick, crowded, accurate, confining, near, secretive, strict, stuffy, tight