pace
/peɪs/
NOUN
1. Speed or rate of movement
The speed at which someone or something moves, progresses, or performs an activity.
1.1. Speed and velocity
Used to describe how fast a person, vehicle, or moving object travels or moves from one place to another.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- slowness
- sluggishness
- leisureliness
- dilatoriness
Examples
- The runner maintained a steady pace throughout the marathon.
- The vehicle increased its pace as it entered the highway.
Related Words
- acceleration
- momentum
- motion
- movement
- rate
- tempo
1.2. Progress and productivity
Used to describe the speed at which work, activities, projects, or developments are completed or advanced.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- delay
- stagnation
- slowness
- regression
Examples
- The company struggled to maintain its pace of growth.
- The team accelerated the pace of development to meet the deadline.
Related Words
- productivity
- development
- performance
- efficiency
- achievement
- continuity
1.3. Rhythm and musical timing
Used to describe the speed and rhythmic flow of music, dancing, or other activities that follow a regular beat.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- irregularity
- disruption
Examples
- The dancers adjusted their movements to match the pace of the music.
- The orchestra gradually increased the pace of the performance.
Related Words
- cadence
- meter
- musicality
- timing
- rhythmic pattern
NOUN
2. A step or manner of walking
A single step taken while walking or the characteristic manner, pattern, or rhythm of someone's walking.
2.1. Walking steps and gait
Used to describe the length, rhythm, or manner of someone's steps while walking or moving on foot.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- standstill
- stillness
Examples
- He quickened his pace to catch up with his friends.
- She recognized his familiar pace as he approached.
Related Words
VERB
3. Repeated walking back and forth
The act of walking repeatedly over a short distance, often as an expression of nervousness, impatience, or deep thought.
3.1. Restless and anxious walking
Used when someone repeatedly walks back and forth in a limited area because of anxiety, impatience, frustration, or nervous energy.
Synonyms
- walk back and forth
- stride
- stalk
- march
- prowl
Antonyms
- sit
- remain
- stay
- stand
Examples
- He began to pace nervously while waiting for the interview results.
- She paced around the room, unable to concentrate.
Related Words
- restlessness
- anxiety
- impatience
- nervousness
- agitation
VERB
4. Setting or controlling speed
To establish, regulate, or maintain the speed at which an activity, competition, or process takes place.
4.1. Controlling speed and performance
Used when someone determines or adjusts the speed of a race, activity, or process to maintain a desired rate of performance.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- delay
- retard
- slow down
Examples
- The experienced runner paced herself carefully during the race.
- The coach instructed the athlete to pace the opening laps conservatively.
Related Words
- strategy
- endurance
- performance
- timing
- coordination
VERB
5. Measuring distance by walking
To determine the length or distance of an area by counting the steps taken while walking across it.
5.1. Distance measurement
Used when someone measures an area, route, or distance by walking across it and counting their steps.
Synonyms
- measure
- step off
- mark out
Examples
- He paced the length of the garden to estimate its dimensions.
- The farmer paced out the boundaries of the field.
Related Words
- distance
- measurement
- footstep
- length
- surveying
NOUN
6. Passage or route
A way, route, or course through which someone or something travels or moves.
6.1. Journey and route
Used in the less common sense of a passage, course, or route taken when traveling from one place to another.
Synonyms
Examples
- The travelers followed an unfamiliar pace through the countryside.
Related Words
- path
- trail
- direction
- travel
- itinerary
NOUN
7. A group of donkeys
A collective noun referring to a group or gathering of donkeys.
7.1. Groups of donkeys
Used as a collective term for a group of donkeys considered together.
Synonyms
- herd
- group
- drove
Examples
- A pace of donkeys moved slowly along the rural path.
Related Words
- donkey
- ass
- mule
- livestock
- equine
PREPOSITION
8. With all due respect
An expression used to acknowledge or show respect for someone while introducing a contrasting opinion or qualification.
8.1. Respectful disagreement
Used before someone's name or opinion to express deference while presenting a different perspective or disagreement.
Synonyms
- with all due respect
- respectfully
- with respect
Examples
- Pace the chairman, I believe there is another way to approach this problem.
Related Words
- deference
- courtesy
- politeness
- disagreement
- qualification