adj
Uncommon
paced
payst
Paced (adj) means moving or progressing at a particular speed. Example: “The film is a slow-paced drama that rewards patience.”
adj
1
Moving or progressing at a particular speed.
"The film is a slow-paced drama that rewards patience."
"The lesson was well-paced, giving students time to absorb each idea."
How to use paced
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes how fast or slow something moves or unfolds, usually combined with a word like "slow-," "fast-," or "well-."
Common pairings
fast-paced
slow-paced
well-paced
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What does “paced” mean?
The word “paced” means moving or progressing at a particular speed. In plain terms, describes how fast or slow something moves or unfolds, usually combined with a word like "slow-," "fast-," or "well-.".
How do you pronounce “paced”?
“Paced” is pronounced payst (/peɪst/ in IPA).
How do you use “paced” in a sentence?
Here is “paced” used in a sentence: “The film is a slow-paced drama that rewards patience.”
What part of speech is “paced”?
“Paced” is an adjective.
Is “paced” a common word?
“Paced” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between "paced" and "fast-paced" or "slow-paced"?
"Paced" on its own simply describes something moving or progressing at a particular speed, without specifying whether that speed is fast or slow. Compound forms like "fast-paced" or "slow-paced" add a specific qualifier that pins down exactly how quick or unhurried the pace is.
Is "paced" always paired with a hyphenated qualifier?
Not necessarily; "paced" can stand alone, but it very often appears combined with a qualifier such as "well-paced," "fast-paced," or "evenly paced" to describe rhythm or speed more precisely. These compound forms are typically hyphenated when placed before a noun.
How does the adjective "paced" differ from the verb "pace"?
"Paced" as an adjective describes the quality of moving at a certain speed, as in "a slow-paced walk," while "pace" as a verb refers to the act of walking back and forth or setting a speed. The adjective describes progression; the verb describes the action itself.
