Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: pace
IPA transcription: [p'eɪs]
noun meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: pace, gait
    Meaning: the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
  • Synonyms: footstep, pace, step, stride
    Meaning: the distance covered by a step; "he stepped off ten paces from the old tree and began to dig"
  • Synonyms: pace, rate
    Meaning: the relative speed of progress or change; "he lived at a fast pace"; "he works at a great rate"; "the pace of events accelerated"
  • Synonyms: pace, stride, tread
    Meaning: a step in walking or running
verb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: pace
    Meaning: walk with slow or fast paces; "He paced up and down the hall"
  • Synonyms: pace
    Meaning: go at a pace; "The horse paced"
  • Synonyms: pace, step
    Meaning: measure (distances) by pacing; "step off ten yards"
Usage examples
  • And he strode a pace nearer.
  • Come on, let us mend our pace!
  • The pace was fast and the distance short.
  • Walk at your own pace, and I will follow.
  • Only we need not walk at a snail's' pace.'
  • You must pace up some day, Ikey, and feed with us.
  • Mr Waller caught sight of him and quickened his pace.
  • It was impossible to judge of pace under such circumstances.
  • I walked with a quick pace, and we soon arrived at my college.
  • Come on, let us mend our pace.' This is delightful, this is perfect.