Conjugation of "Move" — All Forms, Examples, and Usage
To change position or location, or to cause something to change position.
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All 12 Tenses of "Move"
Quick reference table — every tense form of "move" with the first-person example and a link to the grammar guide for that tense.
| Tense | Example (I) | Quick rule |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I move |
Used for habits, facts, routines, and permanent situations. Full rule → |
| Simple Past | I moved |
Used for completed actions at a specific time in the past. Full rule → |
| Simple Future | I will move |
Used for predictions, decisions made at the moment, and promises. Full rule → |
| Present Continuous | I am moving |
Used for actions happening right now or temporary situations. Full rule → |
| Past Continuous | I was moving |
Used for actions in progress at a specific moment in the past. Full rule → |
| Future Continuous | I will be moving |
Used for actions that will be in progress at a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect | I have moved |
Used for past actions with present relevance, life experiences, or unfinished situations. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect | I had moved |
Used for an action that was completed before another past action. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect | I will have moved |
Used for an action that will be completed before a specific future time. Full rule → |
| Present Perfect Continuous | I have been moving |
Used for actions that started in the past and continue now, with focus on duration. Full rule → |
| Past Perfect Continuous | I had been moving |
Used for ongoing actions in the past that continued up to another past moment. Full rule → |
| Future Perfect Continuous | I will have been moving |
Used for actions that will have been ongoing up until a specific future time. Full rule → |
Past Tense of "Move" — Moved
The past simple of "move" is "moved" — formed by adding "-ed". Use it for actions that were completed at a specific time in the past, such as "yesterday", "last week", or "in 2020". For the full grammar of this tense, see our simple past tense guide.
- The cat moved slowly across the floor. A1
Past Participle of "Move" — Moved
The past participle of "move" is "moved" — the same form as the past simple, since "move" is a regular verb. Use it after "have/has/had" for perfect tenses ("I have moved") and after "be" for passive voice ("It was moved").
- The cat moved slowly across the floor. A1
Is "Move" Regular or Irregular?
"Move" is a regular English verb. Its past simple and past participle are both formed by adding "-ed" to give "moved". The 3rd-person singular present is "moves" and the gerund/present participle is "moving".
Conjugation pattern: regular -e drop
How to Pronounce "Move" and Its Forms
Move: /muːv/ — Stress pattern: O
Example Sentences with "Move" in Different Tenses
- Simple Present: We move to a new house next month. A2
- Simple Past: The cat moved slowly across the floor. A1
Common Collocations with "Move"
- move forward
- move aside
- move to
- keep moving
When to Use "Move" vs Similar Verbs
Smart synonyms — when to use each one
- go — simple verb for changing location
- shift — for slight or subtle position changes
- relocate — formal term for moving to a new house
Common Mistakes with "Move"
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Wrong: She move often.
Correct: She moves often.
Add "s" to the verb when the subject is third-person singular (he/she/it).
Conjugation Tables for "Move"
Negative Forms
- Simple present: I do not move · He does not move
- Simple past: I did not move · She did not move
- Present perfect: I have not moved · He has not moved
Question Forms
- Simple present: Do you move? · Does he move?
- Simple past: Did you move?
- Present perfect: Have you moved?
Passive Voice (where applicable)
- Simple present passive: It is moved
- Simple past passive: It was moved
- Present perfect passive: It has been moved
Frequently Asked Questions About "Move"
- Is "move" regular or irregular?
- "move" is a regular verb. Add -ed for past simple and past participle: "moved".
- What is the past tense of "move"?
- The simple past of "move" is "moved".
- When do I use simple present vs present continuous with "move"?
- Use simple present for habits, facts, and routines: "I move every day." Use present continuous for actions happening right now: "I am moving right now."