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pause

Pronunciation: [pɔːz]

Word

Learn how to use pause in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “activities”

(verb) to stop doing something for a short time. When you pause, you take a break before continuing what you were doing.

Example

I like to pause the video when I need to grab a snack.

Example

He didn't pause the game, so he missed an important part.

Example

Can you pause the music for a moment?

Context: “activities”

(noun) a short stop or break in an action. A pause is when you stop for a little while before you continue.

Example

Let's take a pause before we start the next activity.

Example

There was no pause in the presentation, and it felt very rushed.

Example

How long should we take for a pause?

Context: “speaking”

(verb) to stop speaking for a moment. When you pause while talking, you take a break to think or let someone else speak.

Example

She paused to gather her thoughts before answering the question.

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He didn't pause while speaking, which made it hard to follow his ideas.

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Why did he pause during his speech?

Context: “speaking”

(noun) a short silence in conversation or speech. A pause can help people understand better or create emphasis.

Example

The pause in her speech let everyone think about what she said.

Example

There was no pause in his explanation, so it was hard to keep up.

Example

What did the pause mean in her story?

How to pronounce pause

Pronunciation: [pɔːz]

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