decelerated Definition
reduce or cause to reduce in speed.
Using decelerated: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decelerated" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The car decelerated as it approached the red light.
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The train decelerated gradually as it entered the station.
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The economy has decelerated in recent months.
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The company's growth rate has decelerated significantly.
decelerated Synonyms and Antonyms
Antonyms for decelerated
- accelerate
- speed up
Summary: decelerated in Brief
'Decelerated' [dɪˈseləreɪtɪd] means to reduce or cause to reduce in speed. It is often used to describe the slowing down of vehicles, such as 'The car decelerated as it approached the red light.' It can also be used to describe a decrease in the rate of growth or progress, as in 'The economy has decelerated in recent months.' Synonyms include 'slow down,' 'brake,' and 'retard.'
