motor

CEFRA2

/ˈməʊtə/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A machine that produces movement or power.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Relating to movement or vehicles.

Examples

  • An electric motor is used to pump the water.

  • There is nothing the matter with the motor.

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
5
Synonyms
4

Also pronounced

  • [ˈməʉɾə]
  • [ˈmoʊɾɚ]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. A motor car, or automobile, sometimes extended to other powered vehicles, such as goods vehicles.

  2. A source of power for something; an inspiration; a driving force.

  3. A machine or device that converts other energy forms into mechanical energy, or imparts motion.

More examples

In context

  • The motor started to run.

  • Motor insurance is expensive for youngsters.

  • She has excellent motor skills.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English motour (“controller, prime mover; God”), from Latin mōtor (“mover; that which moves something”), from mōtō (“to set in motion”).