B2nounsciencepolitics
US/ˈmoʊ.ʃən/
UK/ˈməʊ.ʃən/
the act of moving, or a single movement; also a formal proposal voted on in a meeting
In context
Some people feel sick from the motion of the boat.
The video plays the goal in slow motion.
The motion to close the factory was passed by a large majority.
Words that go with motion
adjective + noun
- slow motionWatch the replay in slow motion.
noun + noun
- motion sicknessTake this pill to prevent motion sickness.
- motion sensorThe lights have a motion sensor.
noun + preposition
- in motionDo not open the door while the train is in motion.
verb + preposition
- set in motionThe new law set in motion big changes.
verb + noun
- pass a motionThe council passed a motion to ban plastic bags.