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increasing speed
[ɪnˈkriːsɪŋ spiːd]
noun/verb phrase
aumento de velocidade
1.
The process of making something move or go faster; acceleration
The increasing speed of the car on the highway was dangerous.
O aumento de velocidade do carro na rodovia era perigoso.
2.
A gradual rise in velocity or rate of movement
With increasing speed, the runner approached the finish line.
Com velocidade crescente, o corredor se aproximava da linha de chegada.
3.
The act of accelerating or moving at progressively higher speeds
The increasing speed of technological advancement is remarkable.
A velocidade crescente do avanço tecnológico é notável.
Synonyms
acceleration
speeding up
velocity increase
growing faster
aceleração
Antonyms
decreasing speed
deceleration
slowing down
redução de velocidade
desaceleração
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
aumento de velocidade
most common usage
Rio de Janeiro
velocidade crescente
equally acceptable
São Paulo
aceleração
more technical/concise
Portugal
aumento de velocidade
standard European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
at increasing speed
with increasing speed
gaining momentum
picking up pace
em ritmo acelerado
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