Basic Details
Word: Accelerator
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A device that increases speed or makes something happen faster.
Synonyms: Enhancer, Booster, Catalyst
Antonyms: Slower, Brake
Idioms and Phrases
- Hit the accelerator: To move faster or to increase the speed of something. Example: "When the traffic light turned green, she hit the accelerator and zoomed ahead."
- Accelerate change: To speed up the process of change or progress. Example: "The new policies will help to accelerate change in the school system."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The accelerator on the car helps it to speed up quickly when you press it.
Example 2: Scientists are using an accelerator to make new discoveries about particles in physics.
Example 3: The projects accelerator programme aims to help young entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.
Fun Fact
Did you know that particle accelerators are used in advanced research to study the smallest components of matter? They can accelerate particles to nearly the speed of light!
Famous Quote
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." Steve Jobs (this relates to being passionate, which can accelerate your success).
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "accelerator" mean?
a) A device that slows things down
b) A device that increases speed
c) A food item
d) A type of animal
Answer: b) A device that increases speed
2. Which of these is a synonym of "accelerator"?
a) Brake
b) Booster
c) Obstacle
d) Tortoise
Answer: b) Booster
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "accelerator"?
a) Enhancer
b) Slower
c) Catalyst
d) Accelerator
Answer: b) Slower
4. Which sentence uses "accelerator" correctly?
a) The accelerator helped the car move faster.
b) The accelerator was made of tree bark.
c) She painted an accelerator for art class.
d) The accelerator flew over the ocean.
Answer: a) The accelerator helped the car move faster.
5. What does it mean to "hit the accelerator"?
a) To make something slower
b) To increase speed
c) To stop moving
d) To go to sleep
Answer: b) To increase speed
