Pause Synonyms & Definitions

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• PauseDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (n.) A break or paragraph in writing.
  2. (n.) To stop in order to consider; hence, to consider; to reflect.
  3. (n.) In writing and printing, a mark indicating the place and nature of an arrest of voice in reading; a punctuation point; as, teach the pupil to mind the pauses.
  4. (v. t.) To cause to stop or rest; -- used reflexively.
  5. (n.) A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
  6. (n.) To make a short stop; to cease for a time; to intermit speaking or acting; to stop; to wait; to rest.
  7. (n.) To be intermitted; to cease; as, the music pauses.
  8. (n.) To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
  9. (n.) In speaking or reading aloud, a brief arrest or suspension of voice, to indicate the limits and relations of sentences and their parts.
  10. (n.) A hold. See 4th Hold, 7.
  11. (n.) Temporary inaction or waiting; hesitation; suspence; doubt.

• PausedDefinition & Meaning in English

  1. (imp. & p. p.) of Pause

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