momentum
Pronunciation: [məˈmɛn.təm]
Word
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.
Example
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?
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