noun
pausing
noun
1
The act of briefly stopping an activity.
"A little pausing between sentences makes a speech easier to follow."
How to Use Pausing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of taking a short break or halt — the "-ing" form of pause.
Word Forms
pausings plural
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A little _____ between sentences makes a speech easier to follow.