Word
accelerated
Phoneticsac·cel·er·at·ed, stress on the second syllable
US/ækˈsɛɫɝˌeɪtɪd/
UK/ɐksˈɛləɹˌeɪtɪd/
Definitions
01faster than usual
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. happening or moving at a faster speed than normal.
adj. characterised by an increase in speed or the rate of occurrence.
“The car's accelerated speed made it difficult for the driver to stay in his lane.”
“The accelerated melting of the polar ice caps has become a primary concern for climatologists studying rising sea levels.”
Antonyms
02sooner than expected
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adj. happening earlier than the original plan or schedule.
adj. occurring or progressing at a rate that brings a conclusion or milestone earlier than anticipated.
“She is on an accelerated degree course that finishes in just two years.”
“The company followed an accelerated timeline for the product launch to beat their competitors to the market.”
Real-World Examples
“Spanish inflation accelerated in July as energy costs rose, particularly for motor fuels and electricity, final data showed Thursday.” “The newspaper's difficulties reflect the broader crackdown on free speech in Russia which has accelerated since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.” Word family
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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