zoomed
/zuːmd/
VERB
1. Moved rapidly from one place to another
Moved or traveled very quickly, often with considerable speed, momentum, or urgency.
1.1. Fast movement and travel
Describes a person, vehicle, or object traveling rapidly from one location to another, often passing something or covering distance in a short time.
Synonyms
- raced
- sped
- rushed
- dashed
- darted
- bolted
- sprinted
- rocketed
- streaked
- hurtled
- whizzed
- zipped
- shot
- flew
- barreled
- careered
Antonyms
Examples
- The sports car zoomed past us on the highway, leaving a trail of dust.
- The bicyclist zoomed downhill, enjoying the thrill of the fast descent.
- The children zoomed across the playground during recess.
- A motorcycle zoomed through the intersection before the traffic light changed.
Related Words
1.2. Rapid movement with a humming or rushing sound
Describes something moving quickly while producing a characteristic buzzing, humming, whirring, or rushing noise.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- crept
- crawled
- ambled
Examples
- The toy rocket zoomed through the air with a loud buzzing sound.
- A small drone zoomed overhead, producing a continuous humming noise.
- The racing car zoomed past the spectators with a powerful roar.
Related Words
- droned
- purred
- burred
- chirred
- churred
- thrummed
- rustled
- whistled
- fizzed
VERB
2. Increased or rose sharply
Increased rapidly and substantially in amount, number, value, intensity, or level over a relatively short period.
2.1. Sharp increases in prices and quantities
Describes a rapid and substantial rise in measurable quantities such as prices, sales, profits, demand, or numerical values.
Synonyms
- skyrocketed
- soared
- surged
- spiked
- jumped
- escalated
- ballooned
- swelled
- mounted
- increased
- expanded
- accumulated
Antonyms
Examples
- The company's profits zoomed after the successful product launch.
- Housing prices zoomed during the economic boom.
- Demand for electric vehicles zoomed over the past year.
- The number of online orders zoomed during the holiday season.
Related Words
- proliferated
- mushroomed
- bourgeoned
- burgeoned
- multiplied
- built up
- snowballed
- appreciated
- growth
- expansion
2.2. Increasing intensity or activity
Describes an activity, process, level of excitement, or degree of intensity becoming stronger or developing rapidly.
Synonyms
- intensified
- escalated
- quickened
- accelerated
- heightened
- surged
- mounted
- built up
Antonyms
Examples
- Interest in the new technology zoomed after the announcement.
- The excitement among the fans zoomed as the final match approached.
- The company's expansion plans zoomed ahead after receiving additional funding.
Related Words
- expanded
- proliferated
- mushroomed
- snowballed
- developed
- accelerated
- progressed
VERB
3. Changed magnification or focal length
Adjusted the focal length of a zoom lens or changed the magnification of a visual display to make an image or subject appear closer or farther away.
3.1. Magnifying an image or subject
Describes adjusting a camera lens, photograph, or digital display to enlarge a subject or bring distant details into closer view.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- reduced
- contracted
- decreased
Examples
- As the camera zoomed in, we could see the intricate details of the painting.
- The photographer zoomed in to capture the bird's feathers.
- She zoomed in on the map to examine the smaller streets.
Related Words
- close-up
- telephoto
- magnification
- focal length
- camera lens
- optical zoom
- digital zoom
3.2. Reducing magnification to show a wider view
Describes adjusting a camera or digital display to make the image appear smaller and reveal more of the surrounding scene.
Synonyms
- reduced
- contracted
- shrank
- pulled back
Antonyms
Examples
- The presenter zoomed out to show the entire diagram.
- She zoomed out on the map to see the surrounding neighborhoods.
- The photographer zoomed out to capture the entire landscape.
Related Words
- wide-angle
- overview
- field of view
- display
- camera lens
- image scaling
3.3. Adjusting camera lens focal length
Describes changing the focal length of a camera's zoom lens to alter the framing and apparent distance of a subject without physically moving the camera.
Synonyms
- adjusted
- changed
- shifted
Examples
- The camera zoomed toward the distant mountain as the photographer adjusted the lens.
- The operator zoomed the lens to frame the subject more closely.
Related Words
- focal length
- zoom lens
- telephoto lens
- wide-angle lens
- optical magnification
- photography
VERB
4. Communicated through videoconferencing software
Participated in an online conversation or meeting using the Zoom videoconferencing platform.
4.1. Online meetings and video communication
Describes communicating with individuals or groups through virtual meetings, video calls, or online conferences using Zoom software.
Synonyms
- videoconferenced
- video-called
- video-chatted
- conferenced online
- met online
Examples
- We zoomed with the international team to discuss the new project.
- The students zoomed with their teacher to review the assignment.
- She zoomed with her colleagues instead of traveling to the office.
Related Words
- videoconferencing
- virtual meeting
- webinar
- screen sharing
- remote communication
- online collaboration
VERB
5. Flew an airplane straight upward
Moved an airplane rapidly upward in a steep or nearly vertical climb, typically as an aerial maneuver.
5.1. Steep upward aircraft movement
Describes an airplane climbing rapidly and almost vertically into the sky, particularly during aerobatic flying or a demonstration maneuver.
Synonyms
- climbed
- ascended
- soared
- rose
- shot upward
Antonyms
- descended
- dropped
- plummeted
- plunged
Examples
- The stunt plane zoomed straight up into the sky during the air show.
- The pilot zoomed the aircraft upward before performing an aerial maneuver.
- The airplane zoomed toward the clouds in a steep climb.
Related Words
- aircraft
- aviation
- altitude
- aerobatics
- vertical climb
- flight
- takeoff
VERB
6. Moved through a sequence rapidly
Passed through a series of items, events, or activities very quickly, often without spending much time on each one.
6.1. Rapidly advancing through presentations or content
Describes moving quickly through slides, pages, stages, or other sequential material, often to save time or reach a particular point.
Synonyms
- fast-forwarded
- raced
- rushed
- sped
- hastened
Antonyms
Examples
- During the online presentation, the speaker zoomed through the slides to save time.
- The lecturer zoomed through the remaining chapters before the examination.
- He zoomed through the presentation without explaining every detail.
Related Words
- presentation
- slideshow
- sequence
- progression
- transition
- navigation