🏃momentum

noun
/moʊˈmɛntəm/

Meaning

The force or speed gained by a moving object; the strength of progress.
the force that keeps something moving; increasing strength or speed
The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

Example Sentences

The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.

The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

Example Expressions

gain momentum

Synonyms

drive, force, power, impetus, thrust, energy, acceleration, progress
Entry 1
drive, force, power, impetus, thrust
Entry 2
impetus, drive, force, energy
Entry 3
drive, acceleration, progress

Antonyms

inertia, weakness, stagnation, standstill, slowdown, regression
Entry 1
inertia, weakness
Entry 2
inertia, stagnation, standstill
Entry 3
stagnation, slowdown, regression

Collocations

gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum, maintain momentum
Entry 1
gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum, maintain momentum
Entry 2
gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum

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