Cool MateMeaning of Pause
In simple words: To stop for a short time.
Pause in a sentence
- Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
- The woman spoke almost without **pausing for breath** *(= very quickly)*.
- I paused at the door and looked back.
- **Pausing only to** pull on a sweater, he ran out of the house.
- Just pause to think before giving me your answer.
- She paused a moment and then walked away.
- She paused occasionally to smell the flowers.
- Without pausing to knock, she opened the door.
- She paused the movie to go and answer the door.
How to use Pause
Used in both spoken and written language; appropriate in casual and formal settings. Avoid in very formal speeches where a more structured term may be needed.
Grammar pattern
pause + object or standalone
Memory hint
Think of a 'pause' button on a video player — it stops the action.
Related words
Collocations with Pause
- briefly
- (for) a moment
- momentarily
- pause for breath
- pause for thought
- pause only long enough to do something
Common mistakes with Pause
- Confusing 'pause' with 'cause' in pronunciation.
- Using 'paws' (like animal feet) instead of 'pause'.
- Incorrectly using 'pausing' as a noun instead of a verb.
Pause appears in
Pause in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
توقف مؤقت, وقفة
توقف لفترة قصيرة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
توقف کردن، বিরতি দেওয়া
কিছুক্ষণের জন্য থামা।
- GermanDeutsch
Pause
Kurz anhalten.
- SpanishEspañol
Pausa, Hacer una pausa
Parar un ratito.
- Persianفارسی
توقف
برای مدتی کوتاه متوقف شدن.
- FrenchFrançais
Pause
S'arrêter un moment.
- Hindiहिन्दी
ठहरना, रुकना
थोड़ी देर के लिए रुकना।
- ItalianItaliano
Pausa, Fermarsi
Fermarsi per poco tempo.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Pausa, Pausar
Parar por um tempinho.
- RussianРусский
Пауза, Делать паузу
Остановиться ненадолго.
- Urduاردو
رکنا، توقف
تھوڑی دیر کے لیے رک جانا۔
- Chinese中文
暂停, 停顿
短暂地停一下。
More words like Pause
- Stop
- Break
- AbolishC1
To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
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Frequently asked questions about Pause
What does Pause mean?
To stop for a short time.
What is the definition of Pause?
to stop talking or doing something for a short time before continuing
How do you use Pause in a sentence?
Anita paused for a moment, then said: ‘All right’.
Can you give another example of Pause?
The woman spoke almost without **pausing for breath** *(= very quickly)*.
What are synonyms for Pause?
Common alternatives include stop, hesitation, break, interruption.
What is the opposite of Pause?
Opposite meanings include continue, proceed.
What words go with Pause?
It commonly pairs with briefly, (for) a moment, momentarily, pause for breath, pause for thought, pause only long enough to do something.
What are common mistakes when using Pause?
Confusing 'pause' with 'cause' in pronunciation. Using 'paws' (like animal feet) instead of 'pause'. Incorrectly using 'pausing' as a noun instead of a verb.
How do you pronounce Pause?
US: /["/pɔːz/","/ˈpɔːzɪz/","/pɔːzd/","/ˈpɔːzɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/pɔːz/","/ˈpɔːzɪz/","/pɔːzd/","/ˈpɔːzɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Pause?
Used in both spoken and written language; appropriate in casual and formal settings. Avoid in very formal speeches where a more structured term may be needed.
What CEFR level is Pause?
"Pause" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.