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Meaning of the word pace in English

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pace

US /peɪs/
UK /peɪs/
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Noun

1.

a single step taken when walking or running

Example:
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He took a few paces forward.
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She measured the room in paces.
Synonym:
step stride
2.

the speed at which someone or something walks, runs, or moves

Example:
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The runner set a fast pace.
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Work continued at a steady pace.
Synonym:
speed rate tempo rhythm

Verb

1.

walk at a steady and consistent speed, especially back and forth

Example:
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He began to pace nervously around the room.
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She paced the floor, deep in thought.
Synonym:
walk stride tread
2.

measure (a distance) by pacing

Example:
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He paced out the length of the garden.
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The surveyor paced off the boundary lines.
Synonym:
measure step off
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