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momentum

Pronunciation: [məˈmɛn.təm]

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Learn how to use momentum in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “science”

(noun) the movement that an object has because of its mass and speed. It’s like when you push a toy car; the harder you push, the faster it goes and the more momentum it has.

Example

The soccer ball has a lot of momentum when it rolls down the hill.

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The ball lost its momentum when it hit the grass and slowed down.

Example

How does a heavy object have more momentum than a light one?

Context: “general”

(noun) the idea of moving forward or gaining speed in something, like a project or a plan. If you keep working hard, you build momentum and make more progress.

Example

Our team gained momentum after completing the first phase of the project successfully.

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The project lost momentum after several setbacks.

Example

How can we create more momentum for our event?

How to pronounce momentum

Pronunciation: [məˈmɛn.təm]

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