Simple meaning
What does Pause mean?
Pause means to stop for a short time before continuing.
Dictionary definition
To stop for a short time before continuing.
Example sentences
Pause in a sentence
easy
In the story, the character used a pause to show a feeling.
medium
Our class discussed how the word pause describes body movement in a scene.
hard
The passage used pause to help readers understand the character's reaction without long explanation.
Synonyms
Words like Pause
motionmovement of the body or a body part
expressiona visible way to show a feeling or message
Antonyms
Opposite words
stillnesslittle or no movement
calmnessa steady state without visible reaction
Word family
Pause word family
Base word
pause
verb
pause
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does pause mean?
Pause is used to describe to stop for a short time before continuing.
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