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PAUSE

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pause.

How to pronounce pause:

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Pause - as a noun

A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakintermissioninterruptionsuspension
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intervaltime interval
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Temporary inactivity

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inactivity
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Pause - as a verb

Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

Example: "The speaker paused"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hesitate
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Cease an action temporarily

Example: "We pause for station identification"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breakintermit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upcut offdisruptinterrupt
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He took a pause before answering the question."
"There was a brief pause in the conversation."
"She pressed the pause button on the remote control."
"After a long pause, he continued his speech."
"The conductor signaled a pause in the music."
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Word Game Points

Is PAUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pause is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

PAUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is PAUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pause is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is PAUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pause is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.

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