momentum

/ˌmoʊˈmɛntəm/noun

The force that keeps a moving object moving, calculated as its mass multiplied by its speed.

Example sentence

“The sled picked up momentum as it raced down the hill.”

Outside physics, campaigns and teams 'gain momentum' or 'lose momentum'; those are the usual verbs.

Related words

monitorA screen, similar to a television, that displays the output of a computer.momentousExtremely important, with major or lasting consequences.monotonousStaying at the same tone or pitch without variation, and therefore dull.mollifyTo calm someone down or make their worry or anger less intense; to soothe.moodThe way a person feels emotionally at a particular time.moduleA separate part of a larger system that works on its own and connects to the other parts in a standard way.