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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Parts
part of speech: |
transitive verb & intransitive verb |
inflections: |
decelerates, decelerating, decelerated |
definition: |
to lower the speed of; decrease in velocity; slow down.
It's important to decelerate gradually when driving on snow.- antonyms:
- accelerate
- similar words:
- slow
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derivations: |
deceleration (n.), decelerator (n.) |
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