accelerated
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
happening or moving at a faster speed than normal.
characterised by an increase in speed or the rate of occurrence.
Simple“The car's accelerated speed made it difficult for the driver to stay in his lane.”
In context“The accelerated melting of the polar ice caps has become a primary concern for climatologists studying rising sea levels.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
happening earlier than the original plan or schedule.
occurring or progressing at a rate that brings a conclusion or milestone earlier than anticipated.
Simple“She is on an accelerated degree course that finishes in just two years.”
In context“The company followed an accelerated timeline for the product launch to beat their competitors to the market.”
“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.”