motor
Translation
motor, engine
Examples
The car has a powerful motor.
The car has a powerful motor.
He is a key motor for the team's success.
He is a key motor for the team's success.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) motor a machine that produces motion or power. The car has a powerful motor.
((a/the)) motor for sth. a person or thing that is the main cause of something. He is a key motor for the team's success.
Similar Words
Synonyms: engine, machine
Etymology
From Latin 'motor', meaning 'mover', which comes from the verb 'movere', meaning 'to move'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'motion'. A motor is a machine that creates motion, making things move.