Basic Details
Word: Acceleration
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The rate at which something speeds up or increases in speed.
Synonyms: Speeding up, increase in velocity
Antonyms: Deceleration, slowing down
Idioms and Phrases
- Accelerate the pace: To increase the speed or intensity of something. Example: "We need to accelerate the pace of our project to meet the deadline."
- In the fast lane: Living a life that is fast-paced and exciting. Example: "After getting her new job, she has been living in the fast lane, juggling multiple responsibilities."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The car's acceleration allowed it to reach 60 miles per hour in just a few seconds.
Example 2: In science class, we learned that acceleration can be caused by a force acting on an object.
Example 3: The roller coaster's rapid acceleration made my heart race with excitement as we went down the steep drop.
Fun Fact
Did you know that acceleration can be negative? When an object slows down, it is said to be experiencing negative acceleration or deceleration!
Famous Quote
"The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance." Alan Watts
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "acceleration" mean?
a) A decrease in speed
b) The rate at which something speeds up
c) A type of vehicle
d) A way to slow down
Answer: b) The rate at which something speeds up
2. Which of these is a synonym of "acceleration"?
a) Stopping
b) Speeding up
c) Deceleration
d) Slowing down
Answer: b) Speeding up
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "acceleration"?
a) Speeding up
b) Increase
c) Deceleration
d) Motion
Answer: c) Deceleration
4. Which sentence uses "acceleration" correctly?
a) The acceleration of the tortoise was impressive as it strolled slowly.
b) The car's acceleration helped it to win the race.
c) The acceleration was very cold yesterday.
d) Acceleration is a type of bird.
Answer: b) The car's acceleration helped it to win the race.
5. What does "accelerate the pace" mean?
a) To slow down the process
b) To take a break
c) To increase the speed of something
d) To rest for a while
Answer: c) To increase the speed of something
