pace

1 of 3

noun

ˈpās

: rate of movement

the runner's pace

especially : an established rate of locomotion

: rate of progress

specifically : parallel rate of growth or development

supplies kept pace with demand

: an example to be emulated

specifically : first place in a competition

three strokes off the pace

Time

d(1)

: rate of performance or delivery : tempo

a steady pace

on pace to set a record

especially : speed

serves with great pace

a pace bowler in cricket

(2)

: rhythmic animation : fluency

writes with color, with zest, and with pace

Amy Loveman

: a manner of walking : tread

… walked slowly, with even, unhesitating pace …

Willa Cather

: step sense 2a(1)

: any of various units of distance based on the length of a human step

paces plural : an exhibition or test of skills or capacities

the trainer put the tiger through its paces

: gait

especially : a fast 2-beat gait (as of the horse) in which the legs move in lateral pairs and support the animal alternately on the right and left legs

pace

2 of 3

verb

paced; pacing

intransitive verb

: to walk with often slow or measured tread

: to move along : proceed

: to go at a pace

—used especially of a horse

transitive verb

: to measure by pacing

—often used with off

paced off a 10-yard penalty

: to cover at a walk

could hear him pacing the floor

: to cover (a course) by pacing

—used of a horse

: to set or regulate the pace of

taught them how to pace their solos for … impact

Richard Goldstein

also : to establish a moderate or steady pace for (oneself)

b(1)

: to go before : precede

(2)

: to set an example for : lead

: to keep pace with

pace

3 of 3

preposition

pa·ce ˈpā-(ˌ)sē How to pronounce pace (audio)

ˈpä-(ˌ)chā,

-(ˌ)kā

: contrary to the opinion of

—usually used as an expression of deference to someone's contrary opinion

Easiness is a virtue in grammar, pace old-fashioned grammarians …

Philip Howard

—usually italics

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Though used in English since the 19th century, the preposition pace has yet to shed its Latin mantle, and for that reason it's most at home in formal writing or in contexts in which one is playing at formality. The Latin word pace is a form of pax, meaning "peace" or "permission," and when used sincerely the word does indeed suggest a desire for both. This Latin borrowing is unrelated to the more common noun pace (as in "keeping pace") and its related verb ("pacing the room"); these also come from Latin, but from the word pandere, meaning "to spread."

Example Sentences

Noun We walked at a leisurely pace along the shore. The pace of the story was slow. His new album is selling at a blistering pace. Verb When she gets nervous she paces back and forth. He was pacing and muttering to himself. She paced the other runners for the first half of the race. Advertisements are paced so that they are shown more often during peak sales seasons. See More

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Oil demand in China is on pace to shrink 2.7% this year, its first decline since 2002, according to data from the IEA.

Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2022 After a 91-loss season in 2021, the Cubs are on pace for 93 losses after Sunday’s 4-3 defeat against the Rockies.

Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Baltimore is on pace to record more than 300 homicides for the eighth year in a row.

Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2022 Detroit is on pace for 101 losses with 16 games remaining.

Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2022 The homicide rate is on pace to surpass last year’s rate, which was the worst since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Cameron Mcwhirter, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Orange County Clerk of Court figures show eviction filings on pace to exceed the highest yearly total since 2013.

Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 This just might be the greatest team in franchise history, improving to 98-43, and on pace for a franchise-record 113 victories.

Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Americans are on pace to set a record this year for the most complaints about credit report inaccuracies filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to Consumer Reports.

Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022

Verb

Head ran for 109 yards on 11 carries to pace the Rebels’ offense.

Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Junior Anna Vines had five RBIs, including her first home run of the year, to pace the offense that put the Bruins in position for a run-rule victory in the fifth inning.

Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 Central Catholic 6, Lawrence 2 — George Chaya went 2 for 3 with a triple, an RBI and Nathan Kearney was 3 for 4 to pace the visiting Raiders (2-0) in the Merrimack Valley Conference win.

BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2021 Senior captain Oscar Kulkarni, who played opposite All-State selection Isaac Heffess, will return to pace the attack.

Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Newsome rushed for 204 yards and three TDs to pace the Tigers’ 45-43 comeback win against Copley.

Matt Goul, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 The decline is more a reflection of a comparison against a white-hot sales pace a year ago, rather than a sudden slowdown in the market, the Realtors said.

Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 As the brush turned into bare dirt, two dogs, either neighborhood strays or left behind by homeless people, began to pace the lot nervously.

Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 Sanchez rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, averaging 6.4 yards per carry, to pace the running game with a dual threat in Williams, who is receiving interest from Ball State.

Matt Goul, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

pace 1 of 2

noun

ˈpās

: the speed of moving forward or ahead

: the speed at which something is done or happens

The pace of production needs to increase.

: a horse's gait in which the legs on the same side move at the same time

: a single step or its length

pace

2 of 2

verb

paced; pacing

: to walk back and forth across

The nervous man began pacing the floor.

: to walk with slow steps

: to measure by steps

We paced off the length of the garden.

: to set or regulate the speed at which something is done or happens You have to pace yourself when exercising.

单词	pacers
释义	pace 1 of 3 noun ˈpās 1 a : rate of movement the runner's pace especially : an established rate of locomotion b : rate of progress specifically : parallel rate of growth or development supplies kept pace with demand c : an example to be emulated specifically : first place in a competition three strokes off the pace Time d(1) : rate of performance or delivery : tempo a steady pace on pace to set a record especially : speed serves with great pace a pace bowler in cricket (2) : rhythmic animation : fluency writes with color, with zest, and with pace Amy Loveman 2 : a manner of walking : tread … walked slowly, with even, unhesitating pace … Willa Cather 3 a : step sense 2a(1) b : any of various units of distance based on the length of a human step 4 a paces plural : an exhibition or test of skills or capacities the trainer put the tiger through its paces b : gait especially : a fast 2-beat gait (as of the horse) in which the legs move in lateral pairs and support the animal alternately on the right and left legs pace 2 of 3 verb paced; pacing intransitive verb 1 a : to walk with often slow or measured tread b : to move along : proceed 2 : to go at a pace —used especially of a horse transitive verb 1 a : to measure by pacing —often used with off paced off a 10-yard penalty b : to cover at a walk could hear him pacing the floor 2 : to cover (a course) by pacing —used of a horse 3 a : to set or regulate the pace of taught them how to pace their solos for … impact Richard Goldstein also : to establish a moderate or steady pace for (oneself) b(1) : to go before : precede (2) : to set an example for : lead c : to keep pace with pace 3 of 3 preposition pa·ce ˈpā-(ˌ)sē ˈpä-(ˌ)chā, -(ˌ)kā : contrary to the opinion of —usually used as an expression of deference to someone's contrary opinion Easiness is a virtue in grammar, pace old-fashioned grammarians … Philip Howard —usually italics Did you know? Though used in English since the 19th century, the preposition pace has yet to shed its Latin mantle, and for that reason it's most at home in formal writing or in contexts in which one is playing at formality. The Latin word pace is a form of pax, meaning "peace" or "permission," and when used sincerely the word does indeed suggest a desire for both. This Latin borrowing is unrelated to the more common noun pace (as in "keeping pace") and its related verb ("pacing the room"); these also come from Latin, but from the word pandere, meaning "to spread." Synonyms Verb file march parade stride See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun We walked at a leisurely pace along the shore. The pace of the story was slow. His new album is selling at a blistering pace. Verb When she gets nervous she paces back and forth. He was pacing and muttering to himself. She paced the other runners for the first half of the race. Advertisements are paced so that they are shown more often during peak sales seasons. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun Oil demand in China is on pace to shrink 2.7% this year, its first decline since 2002, according to data from the IEA. Will Daniel, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2022 After a 91-loss season in 2021, the Cubs are on pace for 93 losses after Sunday’s 4-3 defeat against the Rockies. Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2022 Baltimore is on pace to record more than 300 homicides for the eighth year in a row. Alex Mann, Baltimore Sun, 18 Sep. 2022 Detroit is on pace for 101 losses with 16 games remaining. Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 18 Sep. 2022 The homicide rate is on pace to surpass last year’s rate, which was the worst since Hurricane Katrina in 2005. Cameron Mcwhirter, WSJ, 16 Sep. 2022 Orange County Clerk of Court figures show eviction filings on pace to exceed the highest yearly total since 2013. Stephen Hudak, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Sep. 2022 This just might be the greatest team in franchise history, improving to 98-43, and on pace for a franchise-record 113 victories. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 14 Sep. 2022 Americans are on pace to set a record this year for the most complaints about credit report inaccuracies filed with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, according to Consumer Reports. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2022 Verb Head ran for 109 yards on 11 carries to pace the Rebels’ offense. Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 Junior Anna Vines had five RBIs, including her first home run of the year, to pace the offense that put the Bruins in position for a run-rule victory in the fifth inning. Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2022 Central Catholic 6, Lawrence 2 — George Chaya went 2 for 3 with a triple, an RBI and Nathan Kearney was 3 for 4 to pace the visiting Raiders (2-0) in the Merrimack Valley Conference win. BostonGlobe.com, 9 May 2021 Senior captain Oscar Kulkarni, who played opposite All-State selection Isaac Heffess, will return to pace the attack. Cam Kerry, BostonGlobe.com, 23 Aug. 2022 Newsome rushed for 204 yards and three TDs to pace the Tigers’ 45-43 comeback win against Copley. Matt Goul, cleveland, 21 Aug. 2022 The decline is more a reflection of a comparison against a white-hot sales pace a year ago, rather than a sudden slowdown in the market, the Realtors said. Joe Taschler, Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2022 As the brush turned into bare dirt, two dogs, either neighborhood strays or left behind by homeless people, began to pace the lot nervously. Doug Smith, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2022 Sanchez rushed for 1,451 yards and 15 touchdowns last year, averaging 6.4 yards per carry, to pace the running game with a dual threat in Williams, who is receiving interest from Ball State. Matt Goul, cleveland, 5 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Verb Middle English pas, from Anglo-French, stride, step, from Latin passus, from pandere to spread — more at fathom Preposition Latin, ablative of pac-, pax peace, permission — more at pact First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb circa 1522, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 1a Preposition 1863, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing pace at a snail's pace at someone's own pace keep pace keep pace with pick/step up the pace pace oneself pace lap pace of life snail's pace set the pace pick up the pace pace car off the pace change of pace pace off See More at a snail's pace at someone's own pace keep pace keep pace with pick/step up the pace pace oneself pace lap pace of life snail's pace set the pace pick up the pace pace car off the pace change of pace pace off See More Kids Definition pace 1 of 2 noun ˈpās 1 : the speed of moving forward or ahead 2 : the speed at which something is done or happens The pace of production needs to increase. 3 : a horse's gait in which the legs on the same side move at the same time 4 : a single step or its length pace 2 of 2 verb paced; pacing 1 : to walk back and forth across The nervous man began pacing the floor. 2 : to walk with slow steps 3 : to measure by steps We paced off the length of the garden. 4 : to set or regulate the speed at which something is done or happens You have to pace yourself when exercising. pacers noun plural of pacer as in leaders one that takes the lead or sets an example a highly competitive industry in which any company that isn't a pacer quickly becomes a belly-up also-ran Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance leaders pacemakers pacesetters pioneers trendsetters bellwethers trend-setters innovators forerunners harbingers precursors groundbreakers foregoers heralds Antonyms & Near Antonyms followers imitators Johnny-come-latelies me-tooers Johnnies-come-lately
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pace

noun

verb

preposition

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