accelerator
8 synonyms for accelerator, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The pedal in a vehicle that controls speed.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
gas pedal
go pedal
particle accelerator
atom smasher
How to use accelerator
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
press the accelerator
startup accelerator
particle accelerator
Etymology
From accelerate plus the agent suffix -or, "thing that does."
Full origin of accelerator →Frequently asked questions
What does “accelerator” mean?
The word “accelerator” means the pedal in a vehicle that controls speed. In plain terms, depending on context: the gas pedal in a car, a program that fast-tracks startups, or equipment that speeds up a physical or chemical process.
How do you pronounce “accelerator”?
“Accelerator” is pronounced uhk-SEHL-uh-ray-t (/əkˈsɛl.əˌɹeɪ.tɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “accelerator” in a sentence?
Here is “accelerator” used in a sentence: “She pressed down on the accelerator to merge onto the highway.”
What is another word for “accelerator”?
Words with a similar meaning to “accelerator” include gas pedal, gas, throttle, go pedal, particle accelerator and atom smasher.
What part of speech is “accelerator”?
“Accelerator” is a noun.
Is “accelerator” a common word?
“Accelerator” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “accelerator” have?
“Accelerator” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the pedal in a vehicle that controls speed.
