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Mobile vs. Movable

Mobile

/ˈməʊbaɪl/
Capable of being moved easily or traveling frequently

Examples:

The artist created a mobile sculpture out of scrap metal.Her mobile phone buzzed with notifications all afternoon.Mobile gaming has surged as a major industry this decade.

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Movable

/ˈmuːvəbəl/
Capable of being moved or changed in position or place

Examples:

The engineers designed a movable bridge over the canal.All office furniture in the new design is movable.The sculpture was created using movable joints.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Even though mobile and movable can suggest the ability to move, they apply in different contexts.
  • Mobile often describes something that can move or be moved easily and is usually associated with electronic devices like phones.
  • Movable typically pertains to items that can change positions but isn't necessarily associated with technology.
  • A mobile phone indicates a portable phone, while movable furniture refers to furniture that can be easily relocated.
  • If youre talking about technology or something portable in everyday use, mobile' might be the go-to word.
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