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PAUSES

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Pauses.

How to pronounce pauses:

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Pauses - 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)

Pauses - 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 frequent pauses while delivering the speech."
"There were long pauses between each question in the interview."
"The actor's dramatic pauses added suspense to the scene."
"In between songs, the band had short pauses to catch their breath."
"The game was filled with tense pauses as both teams strategized."
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Word Game Points

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

PAUSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is PAUSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pauses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
PAUSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is PAUSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pauses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
PAUSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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