motor (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmoʊtər/

Definition

A machine that converts electrical energy or fuel into mechanical energy to produce motion.

Examples

• The car's motor needs to be repaired.

• An electric motor powers the blender.

• He could hear the distant motor of a boat.

How to Use motor

motor on (phrasal verb)

To continue operating or moving. — "The old car just kept motoring on despite its age."

motor through (phrasal verb)

To travel by vehicle. — "We motored through the scenic mountain roads."

Synonyms of motor

Words with a similar meaning to motor:

• engine
• machine
• power source
• mechanism

Antonyms of motor

Words with the opposite meaning to motor:

• brake
• generator

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