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PAUSED

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Paused.

How to pronounce paused:

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Paused - 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)

Paused - 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

"She paused for a moment before answering the question."
"He paused to catch his breath after running up the stairs."
"The pianist paused briefly between movements."
"The audience paused for a moment, waiting for the next act to begin."
"He paused the movie to answer the phone."
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Word Game Points

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

PAUSED has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is PAUSED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, paused is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAUSED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is PAUSED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, paused is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAUSED has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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