MOTOR Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

motor 1 of 2

noun

ˈmō-tər

as in engine

a device that changes energy into mechanical motion the device was equipped with a small electrical motor to make the gears spin

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as in car

a self-propelled passenger vehicle on four wheels went shopping for a new automobile at Valley Motors

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motor

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verb

as in to speed

to proceed or move quickly effortlessly motored past the other runners for a first-place finish

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as in to drive

to travel by a motorized vehicle motoring along the highway at the speed limit

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Noun

The small format is perfect for smaller hands and features simple controls that are ideal for preschoolers who are still building dexterity and fine motor skills. —

Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 10 Aug. 2024 Occupational therapy: This type of therapy is designed to help with other concerns that may accompany sensory processing, such as improving fine or gross motor skills. —

Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 Aug. 2024

Verb

And even if the bridge is rebuilt, who is going to want to motor across it? —

Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2024 The Gael senior deked one more time to unsettle BYU’s already shaky defense, and then finally popped a quick pass to Mario’s older brother Erich on his left, who motored into the try zone for another Saint Mary’s five-pointer. —

Joseph Dycus, The Mercury News, 20 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for motor

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