move vs. movement

Katz · #1 (**permalink**) 10-Jul-2007, 08:57

Another pair of puzzling words: move and movement.

Do we say: "Don't make any sudden moves", or: "Don't make any sudden movements"? Are there any subtle differences in meaning between the two?

Many thanks

Harry Smith · #2 (**permalink**) 10-Jul-2007, 11:34

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Originally Posted by Katz

Another pair of puzzling words: move and movement.

Do we say: "Don't make any sudden moves", or: "Don't make any sudden movements"? Are there any subtle differences in meaning between the two?

Many thanks

Don't make any sudden movement.
To move is a verb, movement is a noun.

Katz · #3 (**permalink**) 10-Jul-2007, 14:30

Thanks, Harry.

Unfortuantely, I have come across both phrases and that's what puzzles me

Don't make any sudden moves Independent, The (London) - Find Articles
recordonline.com - Tell Me About It: Don't make any sudden moves
DCG Security Tips
"During a robbery (...) Don’t make any sudden moves."

(these are just a few random searches on Google)

Harry Smith · #4 (**permalink**) 10-Jul-2007, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by Katz

Thanks, Harry.

Unfortuantely, I have come across both phrases and that's what puzzles me

Don't make any sudden moves Independent, The (London) - Find Articles
recordonline.com - Tell Me About It: Don't make any sudden moves
DCG Security Tips
"During a robbery (...) Don’t make any sudden moves."

(these are just a few random searches on Google)

I myself call English the craziest language that I have ever come across. They write rules for it and they break them easily.


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