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Accelerated

Verb / æˈkselɜ:ˌeɪtɪd / Another word for accelerated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Accelerated means to happen or make something happen faster or sooner than normal.

Synonyms & similar words

speed speedup decelerate accelerate quicken hurry quicken advance boost expedite facilitate further hasten precipitate press prompt quick rush shorten stimulate urge fast-track whiz

Synonyms by register

Formal

hastened expedited advanced quickened

Informal

sped up fast-tracked ramped up boosted

Literary

quickened urged forwarded

Antonyms

slowed delayed hindered retarded decelerated checked

Common collocations

  • accelerated learning
  • accelerated growth
  • accelerated program
  • accelerated pace
  • accelerated development
  • accelerated approval
  • accelerated process

Word family

noun acceleration
verb accelerate
adjective accelerated
adverb acceleratedly

Usage note

Often used in contexts related to speed, progress, or development. Be mindful of the term 'retarded' as an antonym, as it is now considered offensive and outdated.

Example sentences

  1. The students were excited to be in an accelerated math class.
  2. The company accelerated production to meet the high demand.
  3. The athlete accelerated down the track and won the race.
  4. The medicine is designed to accelerate the healing process.
  5. The new technology will accelerate the growth of the business.

Quotes

  • Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do. - Pele
  • The future depends on what you do today. - Mahatma Gandhi
  • In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity. - Albert Einstein

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