The Opposite(Antonym) of “overspeed”
The antonyms of overspeed are slow down and decelerate. The antonyms slow down and decelerate convey the opposite meaning of overspeed, which is to reduce speed or slow down.
Explore all Antonyms of “overspeed”
- slow down
- decelerate
Definitions and Examples of slow down, decelerate
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slow down
Reduce speed or decrease the rate of progress.
Example
You need to slow down while driving in a residential area.
decelerate
Reduce the speed or rate of progress of something.
Example
The pilot had to decelerate the plane before landing.
Key Differences: slow down vs decelerate
- 1Slow down is a phrasal verb that means to reduce speed or decrease the rate of progress.
- 2Decelerate is a verb that means to reduce the speed or rate of progress of something.
Effective Usage of slow down, decelerate
- 1Driving: Use slow down to indicate reducing speed while driving.
- 2Physics: Use decelerate to describe the reduction of speed or rate of progress of an object.
- 3Sports: Use decelerate to describe the act of slowing down or reducing speed in sports like running, cycling, or skiing.
Remember this!
The antonyms slow down and decelerate convey the opposite meaning of overspeed, which is to reduce speed or slow down. Use slow down to indicate reducing speed while driving and decelerate to describe the reduction of speed or rate of progress of an object or in sports like running, cycling, or skiing.
