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'motion' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'motion' with 10 example sentences.


motion noun

: the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

: a natural event that involves a change in the position or location of something

: a change of position that does not entail a change of location

: a state of change

: a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote

: the act of changing location from one place to another

: an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object

motion verb

: show, express or direct through movement


  • I set up motion sensors.
  • Our solar system is always in motion.
  • Never open the door of a car that is in motion.
  • I want to see the scene in slow motion.
  • I'd like some motion sickness medicine for children.
  • The motion was approved unanimously.
  • No one supported his motion.
  • The motion was carried by a show of hands.
  • Are you in favor of this motion?
  • All her motions were graceful.
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