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Oxford 5000 vocabulary |B2|WRITING vocabularypace /peɪs/ noun
pace verb
سرعت، آهنگ، روند
آهنگ حرکت، حفظ توان، شاه نشین، سرعت حرکت، خرامش، شیوه، تندی، سرعت، گام زدن، با گامهای آهسته و موزون حرکت کردن، قدم زدن، پیمودن، با قدم آهسته رفتن، قدم رو کردن، معماری: سکو، ورزش: شیوه گام برداشتن، شریک نوبتی، علوم نظامی: قدم زدن
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Synonyms & Related Wordspace[noun]Synonyms:- step, gait, stride, tread, walk
- speed, rate, tempo, velocity
[verb]Synonyms:- stride, march, patrol, pound
- pace out: measure, count, mark out, step
English Thesaurus: walk, wander, stride, pace, march, ... [TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
English DictionaryI. pace1 W3 /peɪs/
noun[
Date: 1200-1300;
Language: Old French;
Origin: pas 'step', from Latin passus]
1. SPEED OF EVENTS/CHANGES [singular] the speed at which something happens or is done
pace of
The pace of change in our lives is becoming faster and faster.at a steady/slow etc pace Public spending continues to rise at a steady pace.2. WALK/RUN [singular] the speed at which someone walks, runs, or moves
pace of You need to step up the pace of your exercises.at a slow/leisurely/brisk etc pace Lucy set off at a leisurely pace back to the hotel. He quickened his pace, longing to be home. Traffic slowed to a walking pace.3. STEP [countable] a single step when you are running or walking, or the distance you move in one step
pace backwards/towards/forwards etc He took a pace towards the door. Rebecca walked a few paces behind her mum.4. keep pace (with something/somebody) to change or increase as fast as something else, or to move as fast as someone else:
Salaries have not always kept pace with inflation. The supply of materials cannot keep pace with demand. Slow down! I can’t keep pace with you.5. go through your paces (
also show your paces) to show how well you can do something
6. put somebody/something through their paces to make a person, vehicle, animal etc show how well they can do something:
The test driver puts all the cars through their paces.7. set the pace a) if a company sets the pace, it does something before its competitors or to a better standard
set the pace in Japanese firms have been setting the pace in electronic engineering. b) (
also set a brisk/cracking etc pace British English) to go faster than the other competitors in a race, who then try to achieve the same speed:
The Italians set the pace for the first eight laps.8. force the pace to make something happen or develop more quickly than it would do normally
force the pace on measures designed to force the pace on alternative energy policies9. be able to stand the pace to be able to deal with situations where you are very busy and have to think and act very quickly:
If you can stand the pace, working in advertising pays well. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
II. pace2 verb1. [intransitive always + adverb/preposition, transitive] to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous:
I found Mark at the hospital, pacing restlessly up and down.pace the floor/room Sam stood up and paced the floor, deep in thought.2. pace yourself a) to control the speed that you move at in a race, so that you still have energy left near the end:
Nicky paced herself and came through the ranks to win. b) to organize your life and activities so that you do not have too much to do:
You need to pace yourself and decide which tasks are the most important.3. [transitive] (
also pace something ↔ off, pace something ↔ out) to measure a distance by walking across it with steps of equal length:
The director paced out the length of the stage. [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲
Collocationspace nounI. one step VERB + PACE take Take two paces forward.
step back Step back three paces. PREP. ~ behind Two bodyguards remained a couple of paces behind the president throughout the walkabout.
~ from I stopped a few paces from the edge of the cliff. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
pace II. speed ADJ. blistering, breakneck, breathtaking, brisk, cracking, fast, frantic, frenetic, frenzied, furious, good, great, hectic, lightning, lively, rapid | gentle, leisurely, relaxed, slow, unhurried, walking the slow pace of economic reform
even, measured, moderate, steady VERB + PACE gather, increase, quicken The project had a slow start, but is now gathering pace. Thinking that she was being followed, she quickened her pace.
slacken, slow down | dictate, set Brown set the pace in the first mile.
keep (up), maintain The younger children struggled to keep pace with the older ones. She kept up a pace of ten miles an hour.
stand You shouldn't have such a job if you can't stand the pace. PACE + VERB increase | slow PREP. at a … ~ They set off at a cracking pace.
~ of The pace of change means that equipment has to be constantly replaced. The pace of life is much slower on the islands. PHRASES at sb's own pace The students work at their own pace.
at a snail's pace I set off at a snail's pace to conserve my energy for later in the race.
a change of pace I try to get away at weekends for a change of pace.
a turn of pace He's a skilful player with a good turn of pace. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
pace verb ADV. slowly | anxiously, nervously, restlessly She paced restlessly up and down.
about/around/round, back and forth, to and fro, up and down He paced slowly back and forth. VERB + PACE begin to PREP. about, around/round PHRASES begin pacing She began pacing round the room. [TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲
Common Errorspacenoun
BAD: I want to learn English in my own pace.
GOOD: I want to learn English at my own pace.
Usage Note:You do something
at your own pace (NOT
in/by etc ): 'With computer assisted language learning, students can work at their own pace.'
[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲
Thesauruswalk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other:
I missed the bus so I decided to walk. We’ve walked about eight miles today.wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction:
They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way:
A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous:
Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry:
The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline. Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.wade to walk through deep water:
We had to wade across the river.stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry:
She turned and stomped off without looking back.hike noun [countable] a long walk in the mountains or countryside:
We went for a hike in the woods. There are some good hikes nearby.stroll noun [singular] a slow, relaxed walk:
Let’s take a stroll in the park. We went for a stroll along the river.trek noun [singular] used when talking about a long walk in the mountains, countryside etc which lasts for several days and which you do for pleasure. Also used about a long tiring walk somewhere, which you do not want to have to do :
They went on a three week trek in the Atlas Mountains. We then had a long trek back to our hotel with all our luggage.slog [singular] a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours:
It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲
walk to move forward by putting one foot in front of the other:
I missed the bus so I decided to walk. We’ve walked about eight miles today.wander to walk without any clear purpose or direction:
They wandered around the narrow streets of the old city.stride to walk with long steps in a determined, confident, or angry way:
A man in a suit came striding purposefully into the hall. She strode onto the stage and began to address the audience.pace to walk first in one direction and then in another many times, especially because you are nervous:
Nick was pacing up and down, waiting for the phone to ring.march to walk quickly with firm regular steps – used especially about soldiers or someone who is angry:
The troops marched past with smart uniform and good discipline. Sheila marched into the office and demanded an apology.wade to walk through deep water:
We had to wade across the river.stomp to walk putting your feet down very hard, especially because you are angry:
She turned and stomped off without looking back.tiptoe to walk quietly and carefully on your toes because you do not want to make a noise:
I tiptoed out trying not to wake the baby.creep to walk quietly and slowly because you do not want anyone to see or hear you:
Stella crept up the stairs, hoping not to wake her parents.sneak to walk quietly so that no-one notices you, especially because you are doing something you should not do:
They sneaked off without paying. I quickly sneaked out to have a cigarette.pad to walk quietly without wearing shoes – also used about cats and dogs walking quietly:
Michelle got up and padded barefoot down to the kitchen. The cat padded in, asking for her food.trudge /trʌdʒ/ to walk in a slow tired way because it is difficult to continue walking, or you do not want to go somewhere:
The men trudged along the road, heads bent against the wind. I’ve spent hours trudging around the shops looking for a present.plod to walk slowly in a tired way – often used about a horse, donkey etc:
The donkey was plodding slowly along under its heavy load. I plodded on growing thirstier and hungrier.shuffle to walk very slowly and noisily without lifting your feet off the ground:
The old man got up and shuffled to the door.limp to walk with difficulty because one leg hurts, so that you put most of your weight on the other leg:
Jake was limping because of the injury to his knee.stagger to walk or move unsteadily, almost falling over, especially because you are drunk or have been injured:
They finally staggered back to the hotel at 4 o'clock in the morning. He hit her and she staggered and fell.hobble to walk with difficulty in a slow and unsteady way because your legs or feet hurt or have been injured:
My new shoes were so painful I could only hobble along. She hobbled out to the car on crutches.take a walk (
also go for a walk) to walk somewhere for pleasure:
We went for a walk in the park.stroll (
also go for a stroll) to walk in a relaxed way, especially for pleasure:
People were strolling along beside the river. On Sunday, they went for a stroll in the park.hike (
also go hiking) to walk a long way in the mountains or countryside as an activity you enjoy:
We’re going hiking in Scotland this summer. They hiked around the Lake District. Pat likes doing active things like hiking and horse-riding.trek (
also go trekking) to go for a walk lasting several days or weeks in a faraway place, carrying your clothes with you:
I’ve always wanted to go trekking in Nepal. They trekked up to Everest Base Camp.go for a walk Let’s go for a walk on the beach.take/have a walk She took a walk through the town.take somebody/a dog for a walk Could you take the dog for a walk?a long walk We went for a long walk in the woods.a short walk The house is only a short walk from local shops.a little walk I just felt like a little walk.a brisk walk A brisk walk will improve your circulation.an easy walk From here it is an easy walk to the summit.a five-mile/ten-kilometre etc walk He began the five-mile walk back to town.a five-minute/two-hour etc walk There’s a good restaurant a five-minute walk away.slog [singular] a long, tiring, and unpleasant walk, which continues for several hours:
It was a dreary slog over bleak and windswept hills. [TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲
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