
Accelerator
Action Verb
'Accelerator' goes often with verbs about action, like 'press', 'hit' or 'step on'.

He hit the accelerator when the light turned green.
Increase Speed
The accelerator in a vehicle is specifically to increase the car's speed quickly.

Feeling impatient, she stepped hard on the accelerator.
Controlled Use
Using 'accelerator' in a sentence can imply controlled speeding, not just reckless driving.

He gently pressed the accelerator, mindful of the icy road.
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