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amove

|a-move|

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/əˈmuːv/

remove from position

Etymology
Etymology Information

'amove' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'amoven,' where 'a-' meant 'away' and 'moven' meant 'to move.'

Historical Evolution

'amoven' transformed into the modern English word 'amove' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move away,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to remove or displace from a position.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to remove or displace from a position.

The council decided to amove the statue from the park.

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Last updated: 2025/07/20 09:21