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pace

[peys] / peɪs /
NOUN
steps in walking
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clip measure step
STRONG
footstep gait lick stride tread walk
WEAK
getalong
NOUN
speed, tempo of motion
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clip momentum progress rate time velocity
STRONG
beat bounce celerity downbeat lick motion movement quickness rapidity rapidness swiftness
Antonyms
STRONG
slowness
VERB
walk with measured steps, esp. back and forth
Synonyms
STRONGEST
trot
STRONG
ambulate hoof it march patrol pound step stride traipse tread troop
WEAK
foot it walk up and down
Antonyms
WEAK
sit stay
VERB
measure by footsteps
Synonyms
STRONG
count determine step
WEAK
mark out step off
Antonyms
WEAK
sit stay

Example Sentences

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Even with this faster pace, the robot maintained strong scientific performance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Measles has made a major comeback in the U.S. and the pace of infections does not seem to be slowing any time soon.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

The rate matters because it helps set the pace of economic growth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The fifth fastest team on average are Alpine, at 1.268secs off the pace, followed by Haas at 1.567secs.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Duane tried to be civil, but in truth, he felt a little spooked, so he quickened his pace more and more until soon he was running away.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el