pace — the speed at which someone or something moves or happens
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the speed at which someone or something moves or happens
Pronunciation (IPA): /peɪs/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother walks at the pace of a sleepy turtle, but she always arrives exactly on time.
- The teacher asked us to work at our own pace during the exam.
- He paced back and forth like a caged tiger waiting for his blind date.
pace
NOUN[/peɪs/]
the speed at which someone or something moves or happens
The speed or rhythm of movement
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'passus', meaning 'step' or 'stride'. In ancient Rome, the sense evolved from the physical action of stepping to describe the regulated intervals maintained by marching soldiers, eventually developing into the modern meanings of 'speed' or 'rate of movement'.
Breakdown
passus (Latin: step, stride) → pace. The noun developed from the past participle of pandere (to spread or extend), originally denoting the distance covered in a single step.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother walks at the pace of a sleepy turtle, but she always arrives exactly on time.”
“The teacher asked us to work at our own pace during the exam.”
“He paced back and forth like a caged tiger waiting for his blind date.”
“Technology is advancing at such a rapid pace that my phone becomes outdated before I finish reading the manual.”
“We need to keep pace with the changing market demands.”
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