The Opposite(Antonym) of “slowed”
The antonyms of slowed are accelerated and sped up. These antonyms convey the opposite meaning of slowing down or reducing speed. They imply an increase in speed or pace.
Explore all Antonyms of “slowed”
- accelerated
- sped up
Definitions and Examples of accelerated, sped up
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Increasing in speed or rate.
Example
The car accelerated quickly when the light turned green.
sped up
To increase the speed or rate of something.
Example
She sped up her work to meet the deadline.
Key Differences: accelerated vs sped up
- 1Accelerated is an adjective that describes something that is increasing in speed or rate.
- 2Sped up is a verb that describes the action of increasing the speed or rate of something.
Effective Usage of accelerated, sped up
- 1Driving: Use accelerated and sped up to describe an increase in speed while driving.
- 2Sports: Utilize these antonyms to describe an increase in pace or speed in sports activities.
- 3Work: Use these antonyms to describe an increase in productivity or efficiency at work.
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Remember this!
The antonyms accelerated and sped up convey the opposite meaning of slowed, implying an increase in speed or pace. Use these words to describe an increase in speed while driving, in sports activities, or at work.
