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noun | verb pacepace1 /peɪs/ ●●○ W3 noun ETYMOLOGYpace1Origin: 1200-1300 Old French pas step, from Latin passus adjectives/nouns + pace► a rapid/fast pace The rapid pace of change creates uncertainty. ► a slow pace The pace of life in rural areas is slower. ► a steady pace The economy was growing at a steady pace. ► somebody’s own pace (=the pace that suits someone) The teacher allows each child to learn at his or her own pace. ► a snail’s pace (=a very slow pace) Reform is proceeding at a snail’s pace. ► a leisurely pace (=a fairly slow pace) The rich, complex story is told at a leisurely pace that is perfect for summer reading. ► a breakneck pace (=extremely fast) The country is modernizing at a breakneck pace. ► a hectic/frantic/frenetic pace (=a very fast and hurried speed) We worked at a hectic pace. verbs► the pace quickens/accelerates The pace of change is quickening. ► the pace slows/slackens After a surge in exports, the pace slackened considerably the following year. ► pick/speed/step up the pace (=do something more quickly or cause something to happen more quickly) We need to pick up the pace if we’re going to finish by midnight. ► keep up the pace (also maintain the pace formal) (=continue to do something or happen as quickly as before) He has been working up to 80 hours a week – how long can he keep up that pace? ► force the pace (=make it happen more quickly than is normal) The senator says he does not intend to force the pace of the legislation. 1SPEED OF EVENTS/CHANGES [singular] the rate or speed at which something happens or is done: pace of The pace of change in our lives is becoming faster. Here in Bermuda, the pace of life is very slow (=people do not try to do things too quickly). She’s been working so hard. I doubt she can keep up this pace (=continue working at this rate).at a ... pace The company is growing, but at a very slow pace. Professor Morrey lets us study at our own pace.2SPEED OF WALKING [singular] the speed at which you walk, run, or move: at a brisk/steady/leisurely etc. pace The women walked by at a brisk pace (=quickly).3A STEP [countable] a single step when you are running or walking, or the distance moved in one step: About 20 paces from the house is an old oak tree.pace from/behind Eddie walked a few paces behind his mother.4keep pace (with somebody/something) to move or change as fast as someone or something else: Funding for the program is unlikely to keep pace with the community’s needs.5a change of pace a change in the way something is done, the speed at which it is done, etc.: This year’s smaller festival is a welcome change of pace from last year’s.6set the pace a)to establish a rate of development, a level of quality, etc. that other people or organizations try to copy: For the last few years we have been setting the pace in wireless technology. b)to run at a speed that other runners try to follow7put somebody/something through his/her/its paces to make a person, vehicle, animal, etc. show how well he, she, or it can do something8HORSE [countable] one of the ways that a horse walks or runs[Origin: 1200–1300 Old French pas step, from Latin passus]COLLOCATIONSadjectives/nouns + pacea rapid/fast pace The rapid pace of change creates uncertainty.a slow pace The pace of life in rural areas is slower.a steady pace The economy was growing at a steady pace.somebody’s own pace (=the pace that suits someone) The teacher allows each child to learn at his or her own pace.a snail’s pace (=a very slow pace) Reform is proceeding at a snail’s pace.a leisurely pace (=a fairly slow pace) The rich, complex story is told at a leisurely pace that is perfect for summer reading.a breakneck pace (=extremely fast) The country is modernizing at a breakneck pace.a hectic/frantic/frenetic pace (=a very fast and hurried speed) We worked at a hectic pace.verbsthe pace quickens/accelerates The pace of change is quickening.the pace slows/slackens After a surge in exports, the pace slackened considerably the following year.pick/speed/step up the pace (=do something more quickly or cause something to happen more quickly) We need to pick up the pace if we’re going to finish by midnight.keep up the pace (also maintain the pace formal) (=continue to do something or happen as quickly as before) He has been working up to 80 hours a week – how long can he keep up that pace?force the pace (=make it happen more quickly than is normal) The senator says he does not intend to force the pace of the legislation. noun | verb pacepace2 verb VERB TABLEpace |
| Present | I, you, we, they | pace | | he, she, it | paces | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | paced | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have paced | | he, she, it | has paced | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had paced | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will pace | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have paced |
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| Present | I | am pacing | | he, she, it | is pacing | | you, we, they | are pacing | | Past | I, he, she, it | was pacing | | you, we, they | were pacing | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been pacing | | he, she, it | has been pacing | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been pacing | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be pacing | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been pacing |
► pacing the floor Stewart was pacing the floor as he watched the game on TV. ► pacing back and forth When I get nervous I start pacing back and forth. THESAURUSmove by foot► walk to move along by putting one foot in front of the other: “How did you get here?” “We walked.” I’ll bet we walked at least three miles. ► go on foot to walk rather than use a vehicle such as a car: We parked the car and went the rest of the way on foot. ► stride to walk with long steps in a determined way: She strode across the room and stood angrily in front of him. ► march to walk with firm regular steps, because you are angry or determined. You also use march about military groups or musical bands who walk together with matching steps: The protesters marched up the steps of City Hall. ► strut to walk in a proud and confident way, with your head up and your chest pushed forward: He was strutting around showing off his new clothes. ► parade to walk proudly around a place, in a way that shows you want people to notice and admire you: Three girls in bikinis were parading up and down the beach. ► stroll to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure: After dinner we strolled around the lake. ► amble to walk slowly in a relaxed way: Eventually one of the girls ambled over to see what was going on. ► wander/roam to walk slowly, often when you are not going to any particular place: People were just wandering around the room looking confused. ► hike to take a long walk in the country, mountains, etc.: How long will it take to hike to the lake? ► trudge to walk in a tired way or when it is difficult to continue walking: Danny trudged through the snow on his way to school. ► limp to walk with difficulty because one leg is hurt: She pulled herself up and limped over to a bench. ► stagger to walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over, for example because you are drunk: John pushed him and he staggered backward. ► hobble to walk with difficulty because your legs or feet hurt: He hobbled along the path, leaning on his cane. ► shuffle to walk slowly and in a noisy way, without lifting your feet off the ground: The old man shuffled toward the door. ► tiptoe to walk quietly and carefully on your toes when you do not want to be heard: I tiptoed across the room so I wouldn’t wake Dad up. ► sneak/creep to walk quietly when you do not want to be seen or heard: Chloe sneaked up behind me and scared me. ► pace to walk first in one direction and then in another, when you are waiting or worried about something: Coach Stafford started pacing along the side of the court. ► waddle to walk with short steps, with your body moving from one side to another: Half a dozen ducks waddled along the riverbank. ► wade to walk through water: The kids were wading in the pond, looking for tadpoles. 1[intransitive always + adv./prep., transitive] to walk first in one direction and then in another, again and again, when you are waiting for something or worried about something: Stewart was pacing the floor as he watched the game on TV. When I get nervous I start pacing back and forth.2pace yourself to do something at a steady speed so that you do not get tired quickly: It’s a long climb, so pace yourself.3pace somebody to set the speed or level of activity for someone in a race, playing in a sports competition, etc.: I need someone to pace me or I fall too far behind.4 (also pace off, pace out) [transitive] to measure a distance by taking steps of an equal length: He paced off the distance just to make sure.5[transitive] to make the story in a book, movie, play, etc. develop at a particular speed: She paces the book well. → see also pacing |