noun Uncommon

pacing

PAY-sihng

Pacing (noun) means the speed or rhythm at which something moves or unfolds. Example: “The pacing of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters.”

noun

The speed or rhythm at which something moves or unfolds.

"The pacing of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters."

"The coach criticised the team's pacing in the second half."

How to Use Pacing

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishHow quickly or slowly something progresses, especially a story, race, or performance.

Common pairings

good pacing poor pacing the film's pacing

Word Forms

pacings plural

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Rhymes for pacing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “pacing” mean?

The word “pacing” means the speed or rhythm at which something moves or unfolds. In plain terms, how quickly or slowly something progresses, especially a story, race, or performance.

How do you pronounce “pacing”?

“Pacing” is pronounced PAY-sihng (/ˈpeɪsɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “pacing” in a sentence?

Here is “pacing” used in a sentence: “The pacing of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters.”

What part of speech is “pacing”?

“Pacing” is a noun.

Is “pacing” a common word?

“Pacing” is an uncommon word in modern English.