paced
/peɪst/
VERB
1. Walking back and forth
To walk repeatedly over a short distance, usually in a confined area, often because of nervousness, impatience, or deep thought.
1.1. Nervous or restless movement
Used to describe someone walking repeatedly back and forth because of anxiety, worry, impatience, or emotional agitation.
Synonyms
- stalked
- strode
- marched
- tramped
- stomped
- perambulated
Antonyms
- stopped
- paused
- remained
- stayed
Examples
- He paced nervously back and forth in the waiting room.
- The detective paced around the crime scene, deep in thought.
- As the storm approached, he paced the room, anxious about the weather.
- The doctor paced the hallway, awaiting the results of the critical test.
Related Words
- restlessness
- anxiety
- agitation
- impatience
- nervousness
- uneasiness
VERB
2. Setting the speed of movement or activity
To regulate or determine the speed at which someone or something moves, performs, or progresses.
2.1. Controlling speed in a race
Used when an athlete regulates their speed or establishes the rate of movement during a race or physical competition.
Synonyms
- regulated
- controlled
- set the speed
- timed
- accelerated
- sped
Antonyms
- slowed
- delayed
- held back
- stalled
Examples
- The athlete paced herself carefully during the long-distance race.
- The experienced runner paced the opening laps conservatively to preserve energy.
Related Words
- tempo
- endurance
- velocity
- rhythm
- performance
- acceleration
VERB
3. Measuring distance by walking
To determine the length or distance of an area by walking across it and counting the steps taken.
3.1. Measuring a physical distance
Used when someone estimates the dimensions or length of an area by walking along it and counting their steps.
Synonyms
- measured
- stepped off
- marked out
Examples
- He paced the length of the room to estimate its dimensions.
- The farmer paced out the boundaries of the field.
Related Words
- distance
- measurement
- footstep
- length
- surveying
VERB
4. Moving forward or progressing
To move, advance, or proceed from one place or stage to another, sometimes with deliberate or steady movement.
4.1. Advancing and making progress
Used to describe movement or advancement toward a destination, objective, or subsequent stage.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- regressed
- stalled
- remained
- stopped
Examples
- The soldiers paced steadily toward the distant village.
- The expedition progressed through the difficult terrain.
- The project advanced steadily despite several obstacles.
Related Words
- advancement
- movement
- development
- journey
- momentum
- headway