paces
word · lemma: pace
Definition
'Paces' can mean the number of steps someone takes or the speed/rhythm at which something happens. It is the plural of 'pace.'
Usage & Nuances
'Paces' is often used to describe walking distances ("He measured ten paces"), or the speed of activities ("She runs at fast paces"). Not commonly used as a verb; don't confuse with 'paces' (verb) meaning 'walks back and forth.' Often heard in sports, fitness, and descriptive writing.
Spanish: pasos - ritmosPortuguese (BR): passos - ritmosPortuguese (PT): passos - ritmosChinese (Simplified): 步伐 - 步数Chinese (Traditional): 步伐 - 步數Hindi: कदम - रफ्तारArabic: خطوات - وتيرةBengali: পদক্ষেপ - গতি (দ্রুত বা ধীর হাঁটার)Russian: шаги - темпыJapanese: 歩幅 - ペース (速度)Vietnamese: bước chân - nhịp độKorean: 걸음 - 속도(걸음 속도)Turkish: adım - tempoUrdu: قدم - رفتار (چلنے کی رفتار)Indonesian: langkah - kecepatan (ritme)
Example Sentences
There were twenty paces between the trees.
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He walked five paces across the room.
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She counts her paces when jogging in the park.
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He adjusts his paces to keep up with his friends while hiking.
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The runner’s quick paces impressed the coach.
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She slowed her paces so her dog could follow.
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