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gathers speed

gathers speed is the third-person singular simple present indicative 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 gathers speed

What is gathers speed the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Gathers speed is the third-person singular simple present indicative of gather speed.

Words near gathers speed in the dictionary

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

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