Propelling

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /prəˈpɛlɪŋ/

Definitions of propelling

verb to drive, impel, or cause to move forward or onward

Example Sentences

A1 The rocket is propelling through the sky.

A2 The strong winds are propelling the sailboat forward.

B1 The engine propelling the car is very powerful.

B2 The propelling force of the jet engines pushed the plane to incredible speeds.

C1 The new technology is propelling the company to the forefront of the industry.

C2 The propelling momentum of the project carried it to successful completion.

adjective having the ability to propel or move forward

Example Sentences

A1 The propelling force of the rocket launched it into space.

A2 The propelling motion of the boat was smooth and steady.

B1 The propelling mechanism of the car was powered by electricity.

B2 The propelling effect of the new engine increased the speed of the aircraft.

C1 The propelling force generated by the turbine engine was incredibly powerful.

C2 The propelling technology used in the spacecraft was cutting-edge and revolutionary.

Examples of propelling in a Sentence

formal The new engine design is propelling the spacecraft towards its destination at a faster speed.

informal The new engine is really propelling the car forward on the highway.

slang That new workout supplement is propelling my gains in the gym!

figurative Her passion for art is propelling her career to new heights.

Grammatical Forms of propelling

past tense

propelled

plural

propellings

comparative

more propelling

superlative

most propelling

present tense

propel

future tense

will propel

perfect tense

have propelled

continuous tense

is propelling

singular

propelling

positive degree

propelling

infinitive

to propel

gerund

propelling

participle

propelling

Origin and Evolution of propelling

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Old French
Story behind the word: The word 'propelling' originated from the Old French word 'propeller' which means to drive or push forward.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'propelling' has evolved to specifically refer to the action of driving or moving something forward, often through the use of force or power.