pace (Meaning)
pace (n)
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
the distance covered by a step
the relative speed of progress or change
a step in walking or running
the rate of some repeating event
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
pace (v)
walk with slow or fast paces
go at a pace
measure (distances) by pacing
regulate or set the pace of
pace (n.)
A single movement from one foot to the other in walking; a step.
The length of a step in walking or marching, reckoned from the heel of one foot to the heel of the other; -- used as a unit in measuring distances; as, he advanced fifty paces.
Manner of stepping or moving; gait; walk; as, the walk, trot, canter, gallop, and amble are paces of the horse; a swaggering pace; a quick pace.
A slow gait; a footpace.
Specifically, a kind of fast amble; a rack.
Any single movement, step, or procedure.
A broad step or platform; any part of a floor slightly raised above the rest, as around an altar, or at the upper end of a hall.
A device in a loom, to maintain tension on the warp in pacing the web.
pace (v. i.)
To go; to walk; specifically, to move with regular or measured steps.
To proceed; to pass on.
To move quickly by lifting the legs on the same side together, as a horse; to amble with rapidity; to rack.
To pass away; to die.
pace (v. t.)
To walk over with measured tread; to move slowly over or upon; as, the guard paces his round.
To measure by steps or paces; as, to pace a piece of ground.
To develop, guide, or control the pace or paces of; to teach the pace; to break in.
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pace Sentence Examples
- The runner gradually increased his pace as he approached the finish line.
- The hiker's slow and steady pace allowed him to appreciate the scenery.
- The band played at a moderate pace, keeping the crowd engaged.
- The professor spoke at a rapid pace, conveying a wealth of information.
- The workshop participants worked at a leisurely pace, ensuring they understood the concepts thoroughly.
- The dancer's movements flowed effortlessly, maintaining a graceful and fluid pace.
- The construction project proceeded at a steady pace, meeting the intended deadline.
- The car accelerated at a blistering pace, leaving the others behind.
- The horse galloped at a frantic pace, its hooves pounding the ground.
- The clock's ticking set a constant and predictable pace, marking the passing of time.
FAQs About the word pace
the rate of moving (especially walking or running), the distance covered by a step, the relative speed of progress or change, a step in walking or running, the
speed, velocity, rate, rapidity, clip, gait,tempo, celerity, acceleration, hurry
slowness, reluctance, lethargy, reluctance, sluggishness, lethargy,slowness, sluggishness, torpidity, deliberation
The runner gradually increased his pace as he approached the finish line.
The hiker's slow and steady pace allowed him to appreciate the scenery.
The band played at a moderate pace, keeping the crowd engaged.
The professor spoke at a rapid pace, conveying a wealth of information.