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DictionarypaceSpeed
noun / verb

pace

PAYS/peɪs/

The rate of movement or activity.

The woman walks at a brisk pace on the treadmill.

An older woman walks briskly on a treadmill whose clearly visible speed display ties her moving stride to a measurable pace.
Etymology
paceLatinto stretch, spread out

Stretching out the leg gives the connecting image: a step. Pace names both a walking step and a rate of movement, linking the bodily action with how quickly movement or progress occurs.

In context

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More examples

  • The pace of construction slows during the winter.
  • Our small team keeps pace with growing demand.
  • Pace yourself so you have energy for the final mile.

Forms

pace · paces · paced · pacing

pacer noun — Someone who sets the speed for others.

Similar words

speed
Emphasizes how fast something moves, rather than its sustained rhythm.
rate
Often measures activity numerically over a unit of time.
tempo
Emphasizes the rhythm of activity, especially in music.