verb Download 🔗Share To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort. Examples : "After running to catch the bus, she was pausing to catch her breath before walking the rest of the way. " time action process Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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verb Download 🔗Share To consider; to reflect. Examples : "Before making a decision about the project, she was pausing to consider all the possible outcomes. " mind philosophy action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A pause. Examples : "The speaker's pausing between sentences made it hard to follow their argument. " time sound action communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading