ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Zoom

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /zuːm/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Zoom is a noun meaning A humming noise from something moving very fast.

Meaning

A humming noise from something moving very fast.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) A quick ascent.
  2. (figurative) A big increase.
  3. An augmentation of a view, by varying the focal length of a lens, or digitally.
  4. To move fast with a humming noise.
  5. (aviation) To zoom climb.
  6. To move rapidly.
  7. To go up sharply.

Example Sentences

prices zoomed
the zoom of traffic
to zoom in or zoom out
We zoomed along the highway.

Word Forms

Synonyms for zoom

Depending on context, synonyms include surge, soar, whizz.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include whizz, surge, soar, bang, pull, scaling.

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