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- pronunciation:
- rev
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition: |
(informal) one revolution of an engine, shaft, or the like, or the sound made by this revolution.
I heard the rev of his motorcycle engine, and a moment later he zoomed off. |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
revs, revving, revved |
definition 1: |
(informal) to accelerate the speed of (an engine).
The racers lined up their cars and revved their engines.- similar words:
- gun
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definition 2: |
to arouse or excite for anticipated action (usu. fol. by "up").
The players are revving themselves up for game. |
related words: |
accelerate, race, speed |
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part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
definition 1: |
(informal) of an engine, to be accelerated rapidly.
The race crowd got excited as the engines revved. |
definition 2: |
to become aroused or excited for anticipated action.
We're revving up for the next demonstration. |
related words: |
accelerate, idle, speed |
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