CEFR B1

motor

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: engine, machine, power source, mechanism

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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."

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