paced
Pronunciation: [peɪst]
Word
Context: “movement”
(verb) to walk or step back and forth in a specific way, usually to think or for exercise. When you pace, you usually move around in a space, often while you're thinking or feeling restless.
Example
She paced around the room while she thought about her next move.
Example
He didn’t pace; he sat quietly on the couch instead.
Example
Why are you pacing in the hallway?
Context: “measurement”
(verb) to set or control the speed or rate of something, like a race or progress. When you pace something, you decide how fast or slow it should go, so you can keep it steady.
Example
He paced himself during the marathon to save energy for the last few miles.
Example
She didn't pace her study schedule and ended up cramming the night before the test.
Example
How do you pace your work to meet deadlines?
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