Motion Definition
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; "the reflex motion of his eyebrows revealed his surprise"; "movement is a sign of life"; "an impatient move of his hand"; "gastrointestinal motility"
- a state of change; "they were in a state of steady motion"
- a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote; "he made a motion to adjourn"; "she called for the question"
- the act of changing location from one place to another; "police controlled the motion of the crowd"; "the movement of people from the farms to the cities"; "his move put him directly in my path"
- an optical illusion of motion produced by viewing a rapid succession of still pictures of a moving object; "the cinema relies on apparent motion"; "the succession of flashing lights gave an illusion of movement"
verb
- show, express or direct through movement; "He gestured his desire to leave"
"Motion" in song lyrics
See how motion is used in real songs:
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"Gonna make you all dance, keep ya body in motion"
2 Live Crew — Check it Out Y'all -
"Up and down with an in-and-out motion"
2 Live Crew — Shake a Lil' Somethin' -
"Switchin from this track, move back in motion"
3rd Bass — Triple Stage Darkness
Words that rhyme with motion
Usage tips for "motion"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "motion" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for motion to find words that pair well.