Definition of the word pace1

Pronunciation of vocabulary pace1

pace1verb

PACE1

/peɪs//peɪs/

Origin of the word pace1

Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French pas, from Latin passus ‘stretch (of the leg)’, from pandere ‘to stretch’.

Example of vocabulary pace1namespace

meaning

to walk up and down in a small area many times, especially because you are feeling nervous or angry

  • She paced up and down outside the room.
  • I paced nervously back and forth across the room.
  • Ted paced the floor restlessly.
Extra examples:
  • He paced slowly back and forth.
  • Ella got up and started pacing around the room.
  • He was pacing the room like a caged animal.
meaning

to set the speed at which something happens or develops

  • He paced his game skilfully.
  • One runner was selected to pace the race.
meaning

to find the right speed or rhythm for your work or an activity so that you have enough energy to do what you have to do

  • He'll have to learn to pace himself in this job.

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