The verb to move · Conjugation
Past Simple of move
The answer: moved
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A finished action at a definite time in the past.
Quick answer
The Past Simple of the verb to move is moved.
Example: We moved to London.
Full conjugation in the Past Simple
| Pronoun | Form |
|---|---|
| I | moved |
| You | moved |
| He / She / It | moved |
| We | moved |
| You (pl.) | moved |
| They | moved |
Common mistakes to avoid
1. I moved in my old flat ❌
Move in means to start living in a new home. Move out means to leave your old home. So say I moved out of my old flat and moved into a new one. Move on is different: it means to start a new stage of your life.
2. It was a very moved film ❌
The -ing adjective describes the thing that gives the feeling: a moving film. The -ed adjective describes the person who has the feeling: I was moved. Moving can also mean in motion: a moving train.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the past tense of move?+
Move is regular: its Past Simple is moved, the same for every person. We moved to London when I was six.
Is it move, move in or move out?+
Move alone means to change position or to go to live somewhere else: They moved to Spain. Move in means to start living in a new home. Move out means to leave your old home. The little word after move changes the meaning.
Can move mean to make someone emotional?+
Yes. Move someone means to make someone feel strong emotions: The film moved me to tears. This means the film was so sad or beautiful that I cried.
What does moving mean as an adjective?+
Moving can mean in motion: a moving car. It can also mean that something touches your feelings: a moving story. The context tells you which meaning it is.
What does move on mean?+
Move on means to stop thinking about something in the past and to start something new: After the match, the team moved on. It can also mean to go to the next topic: We moved on to the next question.
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