revving
2 synonyms for revving, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — Increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary.
Synonyms
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.
rev up
How to use revving
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
revving the engine
revving up
Frequently asked questions
What does “revving” mean?
The word “revving” means increasing the speed of an engine by pressing the accelerator, especially while the vehicle is stationary. In plain terms, making an engine roar louder and faster by pressing the gas.
How do you use “revving” in a sentence?
Here is “revving” used in a sentence: “He sat at the lights, revving the motorbike's engine.”
What part of speech is “revving”?
“Revving” is a verb.
