pace

/pˈeɪs/

/ˈpeɪs/

[noun] [verb] [preposition]

Pace

[NOUN]

a person or thing's speed when walking, moving, or running

synonyms : gait

a measure of length that equals the distance traveled between two steps during a walk

synonyms : footstep

step

stride

the rate or speed at which something progresses or changes

synonyms : rate

a single step during a walk or run

synonyms : stride

tread

a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride

synonyms : yard

the rate of some repeating event

synonyms : tempo

the rhythm, tempo, and speed at which a story unfolds, and how it affects the audience's engagement and emotional response to the narrative

a measure of length typically used in ancient Roman and Byzantine architecture, equal to the distance between two consecutive steps or risers in a staircase

a small open space or courtyard enclosed by buildings or walls

to pace

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to walk back and forth in a small area at a fixed speed, as a sign of anxiety or annoyance

go at a pace

measure (distances) by pacing

synonyms : step

regulate or set the pace of

pace

[PREPOSITION]

(from Latin) ‌used before a person’s name to politely disagree with what they have said

Examples

1. Space movies have set the pace for the development of special effects.

2. The modest pace of economic growth has also kept the lid on price growth.

3. The old man was driving along the road at a snail's pace.

4. She had a slow learning pace but never gave up.

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