motion
gb/mˈoʊʃən/ us/mˈoʊʃən/
A2
Ingles
~ 1800
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
Pangngalan
A2
event
1
movement from one place to another
When something moves from one place or position to another.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] is in motion
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse 'motion' with 'emotion', which refers to feelings.
Mga kasingkahulugan
movement (More general and common term for a change in position.)
Mga kasalungat
stillness (Refers to the absence of any movement.)
Mga kolokasyon
set in motion
|in motion
|stop motion
|slow motion
Mga tema
daily life
|science
|space
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- The sudden motion of the train startled her.
- The planets are in constant motion around the sun.
- He detected a slight motion in the bushes.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The car is in motion.
- I saw motion in the trees.
- The ball is in motion.
Pangngalan
formal
B2
entity
2
formal proposal in a meeting
A formal idea that someone suggests in a meeting for people to discuss and decide on.
Padron ng paggamit:
to put forward a motion
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners may confuse this with physical movement; context of meetings clarifies meaning.
Mga kasingkahulugan
proposal (A general term for an idea suggested for consideration.)
Mga kasalungat
withdrawal (The act of removing a proposal from consideration.)
Mga kolokasyon
pass a motion
|propose a motion
|second a motion
Mga tema
business
|politics
|communication
Mga Halimbawa
- The committee passed a motion to increase funding.
- She put forward a motion to change the meeting date.
- The motion was defeated by a narrow margin.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He made a motion to start the project.
- The motion passed quickly.
- They voted on the motion.
Pangngalan
technical
B1
event
3
movement in physics or mechanics
In science, when something changes its place over time.
Mga kasingkahulugan
kinematics (Technical term for the branch of mechanics describing motion.)
Mga kasalungat
rest (In physics, refers to no change in position relative to a reference point.)
Mga kolokasyon
uniform motion
|circular motion
|linear motion
Mga tema
science
|space
Mga Halimbawa
- Newton's laws describe the motion of objects.
- The study focused on the motion of particles in a fluid.
- They analyzed the projectile's motion using equations.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The Earth’s motion is around the sun.
- We study motion in science class.
- Motion can be fast or slow.
Pangngalan
B1
entity
4
gesture to communicate or signal
A move you make with your body to show meaning without words.
Mga kasingkahulugan
gesture (More common term for a deliberate movement used as communication.)
Mga kasalungat
stillness (Lack of any bodily movement.)
Mga kolokasyon
hand motion
|subtle motion
Mga tema
daily life
|communication
|body
|core_vocabulary
Mga Halimbawa
- He made a quick motion for her to sit down.
- The teacher used a hand motion to signal silence.
- With a slight motion of his head, he indicated the door.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- He made a motion with his hand.
- She gave me a small motion to come closer.
- I saw his head make a quick motion.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
motion
IPA
GB/mˈoʊʃən/
US/mˈoʊʃən/
Mga pantig at diin
mo - tion (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (mo)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: motion
- Plural: motion, motions
Mga kaugnay na salita
Mga ekspresyon
go through the motions
1/ɡˈoʊ θɹˈu ðə mˈoʊʃənz/
idiom
do without enthusiasm or effort
To do something without caring, just because you have to.
Mga Halimbawa
- He was just going through the motions at work, waiting for retirement.
- She went through the motions of greeting him but seemed distracted.
in motion
1/ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
currently moving or happening
Moving or happening right now.
Mga Halimbawa
- The car was already in motion when we arrived.
- Plans for the event are already in motion.
set in motion
1/sˈɛt ˈɪn mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
start movement or process
To make something begin moving or happening.
Mga Halimbawa
- The new law set in motion major changes in the industry.
- She set in motion the events that led to his resignation.
slow motion
1/slˈoʊ mˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
video shown at slower speed
A way of showing video so that the action happens more slowly than in real life.
Mga Halimbawa
- They replayed the goal in slow motion.
- The scene was filmed in slow motion for dramatic effect.