mover
MOO-vuh
Mover (noun) means a person hired to help transport belongings when someone relocates. Example: “The movers carried the sofa up three flights of stairs.”
noun
1
A person hired to help transport belongings when someone relocates.
"The movers carried the sofa up three flights of stairs."
2
Someone or something that causes change or takes action, especially an influential figure.
"She is a real mover and shaker in the local business scene."
How to use mover
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who moves things (professionally) or who drives change.
Common pairings
mover and shaker
hire movers
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Word forms
- Plural
- movers
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Etymology
From "move" plus the agent suffix "-er."
Synonyms
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proposer
public mover
removal firm
moving company
removal company
Rhymes for mover
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What does “mover” mean?
The word “mover” means a person hired to help transport belongings when someone relocates. In plain terms, someone who moves things (professionally) or who drives change.
How do you pronounce “mover”?
“Mover” is pronounced MOO-vuh (/ˈmuːvə/ in IPA).
How do you use “mover” in a sentence?
Here is “mover” used in a sentence: “The movers carried the sofa up three flights of stairs.”
What part of speech is “mover”?
“Mover” is a noun.
Is “mover” a common word?
“Mover” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
How many meanings does “mover” have?
“Mover” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a person hired to help transport belongings when someone relocates.
