Definitions

pause

[pawz] / pɔz /

NOUN

wait, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breathing space halt hesitation hiatus hitch interlude intermission interruption interval lapse layoff letup lull recess respite stoppage suspension

STRONG

abeyance break caesura cessation comma cutoff deadlock discontinuance downtime freeze gap gridlock hesitancy hush interim interregnum lacuna rest stand standstill stay stillness stopover

WEAK

breakoff breathing spell coffee break happy hour pausation postponement rest period time out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

continuation continuity go start

STRONG

action activity advance

WEAK

persistence

VERB

wait, delay

Synonyms

STRONGEST

hesitate interrupt shake waver

STRONG

cease deliberate desist discontinue drop halt reflect rest sideline suspend

WEAK

break it up call time catch one's breath come to standstill hold back put on hold stop briefly take a break take a breather take five take ten think twice

Antonyms

STRONG

carry on continue do go keep on restart rise

WEAK

persist

Example Sentences

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There is always a pause, particularly when I request that my family comes with me.

From The Wall Street Journal

Still, while AI agent-based commerce is evolving at a breakneck pace, there is reason for retailers to pause and take a beat.

From The Wall Street Journal

He pauses to let this sink in — maybe for the both of us.

From Los Angeles Times

The weakness reflects “profit-taking as broader risk assets paused and traders looked ahead to key macro data,” IG analysts said in a note Thursday.

From Barron's

pause

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