momentum

Meaning

The quantity of motion of a moving body; the impetus and driving force gained by the development of a process or course of events.

the force that keeps something moving; increasing strength or speed

The force or speed gained by a moving object; the strength of progress.

Example Sentences

The company gained momentum after launching a new product.

The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.

The team gained momentum after scoring the first goal.

Example Expressions

gain momentum

Synonyms

drive, acceleration, progress, impetus, force, energy, power, thrust

Entry 1

drive, acceleration, progress

Entry 2

impetus, drive, force, energy

Entry 3

drive, force, power, impetus, thrust

Antonyms

stagnation, slowdown, regression, inertia, standstill, weakness

Entry 1

stagnation, slowdown, regression

Entry 2

inertia, stagnation, standstill

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inertia, weakness

Collocations

gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum, maintain momentum

Entry 2

gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum

Entry 3

gain momentum, lose momentum, build momentum, maintain momentum