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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishHow quickly or slowly something progresses, especially a story, race, or performance.
Common pairings
good pacing
poor pacing
the film's pacing
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- Plural
- pacings
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The _____ of the novel picks up dramatically in the final chapters.
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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.
