Accelerator

usgb/əkˈseləreɪtər/
noun

A device in a vehicle that makes it go faster.

She pressed the accelerator to speed up the car.
Visual representation of "accelerator" - A device in a vehicle that makes it go faster.

Often appears as...

  • press the accelerator
  • accelerator pedal
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Action Verb

'Accelerator' goes often with verbs about action, like 'press', 'hit' or 'step on'.

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He hit the accelerator when the light turned green.
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Increase Speed

The accelerator in a vehicle is specifically to increase the car's speed quickly.

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Feeling impatient, she stepped hard on the accelerator.
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Controlled Use

Using 'accelerator' in a sentence can imply controlled speeding, not just reckless driving.

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He gently pressed the accelerator, mindful of the icy road.
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