Definition

To move from one place to another.

Example

The animals locomote across the field in search of food.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how animals locomote in different ways?

Yeah, it's fascinating! Some animals glide, while others run or swim.

Right? I wonder how we would move if we had those abilities.

That would be cool! Imagine being able to locomote like a bird.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Locomote is formed from "loco-" (from Latin "locus", meaning place) and "mote" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move). The word describes the act of moving from one place to another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'locus' meaning place and 'movere' meaning to move — so locomote means to move from one place.

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