momentum

noun
UK: /məˈmentəm/
US: /moʊˈmentəm/

  1. The force that keeps an object moving.

    1. The ball gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.
    2. The project gained momentum after the initial funding was secured and deadlines approached.

  2. The rate at which something is gaining force or speed.

    1. The team's momentum slowed after a series of losses.
    2. The campaign struggled to maintain its momentum due to lack of resources.

  3. The strength or force that allows something to continue or grow stronger or faster.

    1. We must keep the momentum of the peace process going.
    2. The company is trying to leverage the momentum from its recent successes to expand into new markets.

Synonyms

thrust speed energy drive impetus

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "momentum" in English means: The force that keeps an object moving., The rate at which something is gaining force or speed., The strength or force that allows something to continue or grow stronger or faster..

The phonetic transcription of "momentum" is /məˈmentəm/ in British English and /moʊˈmentəm/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "momentum": thrust, speed, energy, drive, impetus.

Example usage of "momentum": "The ball gained momentum as it rolled down the hill.". More examples on the page.