Pace — synonyms, definition

1. pace (Noun)

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pace (Noun) — The rate of moving (especially walking or running).

pace (Noun) — The distance covered by a step. ex. "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"

pace (Noun) — The relative speed of progress or change. ex. "he lived at a fast pace" ex. "the pace of events accelerated"

pace (Noun) — A step in walking or running.

pace (Noun) — The rate of some repeating event.

pace (Noun) — A unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimetres; originally taken to be the average length of a stride.

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2. pace (Verb)

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pace (Verb) — Walk with slow or fast paces. ex. "He paced up and down the hall"

pace (Verb) — Go at a pace. ex. "The horse paced"

pace (Verb) — Measure (distances) by pacing. ex. "pace off ten yards"

pace (Verb) — Regulate or set the pace of. ex. "Pace your efforts"

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