Speed And Velocity Terms

2 words in this vocabulary list

adjective describing something done at a very fast pace or speed

  • The breakneck speed at which the project was completed impressed everyone in the company.
  • We drove to the beach at breakneck speed to catch the sunset.
  • The roller coaster ride was so intense, it felt like we were going breakneck the whole time.
  • Her breakneck determination to succeed propelled her to the top of her field in record time.

verb to run faster or farther than someone or something else

  • The athlete was able to outrun his competitors and win the race.
  • I bet I can outrun you in a foot race!
  • I can totally outrun that slowpoke!
  • No matter how hard I try, I can never seem to outrun my past mistakes.