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noun pace pronunciation in British English /peɪs/
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  1. 1
    [singular/uncountable] the speed at which something happens or is done
    the pace of something: The pace of technological change increased steadily during the 20th century.
    the pace of life: The pace of life in the village is slow and easy.
    at your own pace (=as slowly or quickly as you like): The course allows students to progress at their own pace.
  2. 2
    [countable] a step that you take when you walk or run
    take a pace: Charlie took a pace backwards.
    I took a few paces towards her.
    Synonyms and related words
    1. a.
      a unit for measuring distance based on the length of a single step when you walk
      Twenty paces or so beyond the shed, the road twisted out of sight.
  3. 3
    [uncountable] the ability to run quickly
    a player with pace as well as skill
    Synonyms and related words
    1. a.
      [singular] the speed at which you move
      slow/quicken your pace: He slowed his pace to observe where Jerome went.
      at a leisurely/brisk pace: We proceeded at a leisurely pace down the corridor.




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