passa — meaning in English

English meaning

• pace noun The speed at which something happens or someone moves.
• step noun A single movement of the foot when walking, or one of a set of surfaces used to go up or down, as on a staircase.

Senses

passa is used for these senses in English:

• pace The distance covered in a step (or sometimes two), either vaguely or according to various specific set measurements. [from 14th c.]
• step The space passed over by one movement of the foot in walking or running.
• step A small space or distance.

pace — full definition

1. noun The speed at which something happens or someone moves.
2. noun A single step, or the distance covered by one step.
3. verb To walk back and forth repeatedly, often out of nervousness or impatience.
4. verb To set or control the speed of an activity.

step — full definition

1. noun A single movement of the foot when walking, or one of a set of surfaces used to go up or down, as on a staircase.
2. noun One stage in a process or sequence.
3. verb To move by lifting and placing one foot in front of the other.

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