pace
Pronunciation
changeNoun
change- (countable)(usually singular) The pace of something is how fast it moves.
- The pace of change has been very, very slow.
- Today, the pace of life is so much faster than it used to be.
- They were frustrated at the pace of development that was taking place there.
- (countable)(usually singular) Somebody's pace is their speed, usually walking.
- He quickened his pace, almost running.
- The man's long legs forced Kev to pick up his pace.
- (countable) A pace is the distance between your feet when you walk.
- She stopped three paces from the table.
Verb
change
Plain form |
Third-person singular |
Past tense |
Past participle |
Present participle |
- Walk back and forth in a small space.
- Groups of men, in all imaginable attitudes, were lying, standing, sitting, or pacing up and down.
- Set the speed in a race.
- Measure by walking.
Preposition
changePreposition |
- Contrary to the opinion of; Used to express polite disagreement
- Nor, pace Bush, must all countries be with America or against it.
Usage
change- This is usually considered to be a foreign word (Latin) and is often written in italics to indicate this:
- Nor, pace Bush, must all countries be with America or against it.