What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
move
Example
I need to move this chair to the other side of the room. [move: verb]
Example
We are planning to move to a bigger house next month. [move: verb]
Example
Her emotional speech moved the audience to tears. [moved: past tense]
relocate
Example
The company decided to relocate its headquarters to a bigger city. [relocate: verb]
Example
She had to relocate to another state for her new job. [relocate: verb]
Example
The school will be relocating to a new building next year. [relocating: gerund or present participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Move is more commonly used than relocate in everyday language, as it covers a wider range of contexts and can be used in both formal and informal situations. Relocate is less common and often used in formal or professional contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between move and relocate?
Relocate is typically associated with a formal and professional tone, while move can be used in various formality levels, allowing it to be used in both formal and informal contexts.
