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Pauses

🇬🇧 UK //pɔːzɪz// 🇺🇸 US //pɔzɪz//

Meaning of Pauses

Short stops between words or actions for emphasis or thought.

In simple words: Short stops in speaking or acting

Pauses in a sentence

• During her speech, she included several effective pauses to emphasize her points.
• He took a few pauses while reading the poem to let the words sink in.
• The athlete paused between sets to catch his breath, taking deliberate pauses for recovery.
• In music, pauses are used to create rhythm and tension within a piece.
• There were long pauses during the interview, as both participants thought deeply before responding.

How to use Pauses

Used to indicate a brief stop in speech for effect or thought. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a pause in a song where you hold your breath before the next note.

Related words

Collocations with Pauses

• take a pause
• brief pauses
• dramatic pauses
• natural pauses
• long pauses

Synonyms for Pauses

• break
• halt
• interruption
• stop
• suspension

Opposites of Pauses

• continuations
• accelerations

Common mistakes with Pauses

• Confused with 'pauses' vs 'pause' - singular vs plural.
• Using 'pauses' in a sentence without context - should specify what is paused.
• Incorrect verb form - 'pauses' requires consistency with the subject.

Frequently asked questions about Pauses

What does Pauses mean?

Short stops in speaking or acting

What is the definition of Pauses?

Short stops between words or actions for emphasis or thought.

How do you use Pauses in a sentence?

During her speech, she included several effective pauses to emphasize her points.

Can you give another example of Pauses?

He took a few pauses while reading the poem to let the words sink in.

What are synonyms for Pauses?

Common alternatives include break, halt, interruption, stop, suspension.

What is the opposite of Pauses?

Opposite meanings include continuations, accelerations.

What words go with Pauses?

It commonly pairs with take a pause, brief pauses, dramatic pauses, natural pauses, long pauses.

What are common mistakes when using Pauses?

Confused with 'pauses' vs 'pause' - singular vs plural. Using 'pauses' in a sentence without context - should specify what is paused. Incorrect verb form - 'pauses' requires consistency with the subject.

How do you pronounce Pauses?

US: //pɔzɪz//, UK: //pɔːzɪz//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pauses?

Used to indicate a brief stop in speech for effect or thought. Appropriate in both casual and formal contexts.