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gathering speed

gathering speed is the present participle and gerund of gather speed.

Meaning of gather speed

Verb

gather speed (third-person singular simple present gathers speed, present participle gathering speed, simple past and past participle gathered speed)

  1. Synonym of pick up speed.
    Synonyms:
    pick up speed

Questions about gathering speed

What is gathering speed the present participle and gerund of?
Gathering speed is the present participle and gerund of gather speed.

Words near gathering speed in the dictionary

  1. gathering oneself
  2. gathering oneself together
  3. gathering pace
  4. gathering place
  5. gathering rosebuds
  6. gathering speed
  7. gathering steam
  8. gathering strength
  9. gathering up
  10. gathering up one's courage
  11. gathering way

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