Pacing

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪs/

Pacing (noun)

  1. The speed at which someone or something moves.
  2. The distance covered by one step when walking or running.
  3. The speed at which something happens or develops.

Examples

  • The runner maintained a steady pace throughout the race.
  • She increased her pace to catch the bus.

Common collocations: steady pace, quick pace, maintain pace, measure pace, short pace

Pacing (verb)

  1. To walk in one direction and then back again, often because of worry.
  2. To control the speed of an activity or process.

Examples

  • He paced nervously in the waiting room.
  • She often paces when thinking deeply.

Synonyms of Pacing

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Pacing

  • — when discussing stopping movement
  • — when discussing reduced speed