What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
braking
Example
He slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting the car in front of him. [brakes: noun]
Example
She is skilled at braking smoothly and gradually. [braking: present participle]
deceleration
Example
The roller coaster experienced rapid deceleration as it approached the end of the track. [deceleration: noun]
Example
The car's deceleration was gradual as it approached the traffic light. [deceleration: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Braking is more commonly used than deceleration in everyday language, especially in the context of driving and vehicles. Deceleration is more commonly used in technical or scientific discussions.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between braking and deceleration?
While braking is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts, deceleration is more technical and formal in nature, typically used in scientific or engineering contexts.
