Synonyms for
Traction
Definition
The action of drawing or pulling something over a surface, especially a road or track
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- gain traction
- lose traction
- maintain traction
- improve traction
- lack traction
- wheel traction
- ground traction
- foot traction
Word family
Usage note
Traction primarily refers to the force that allows movement without slipping. In a figurative sense, it means progress or acceptance.
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Example sentences
- The farmer attached a rope to the tractor for traction.
- The athlete's shoes had good traction on the track.
- The snow tires provide better traction on icy roads.
- The train lost traction on the wet rails.
- The car's traction control system helped it navigate the slippery road.
Quotes
Traction is the ability to move forward. Keep pushing and you'll gain traction.
Without traction, our wheels just spin.
Good habits are hard to form but easy to live with. Bad habits are easy to form but hard to live with. The choice is yours. Gain traction and make progress.