noun
pausing
Pausing (noun) means the act of briefly stopping an activity. Example: “A little pausing between sentences makes a speech easier to follow.”
noun
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pausings
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A little _____ between sentences makes a speech easier to follow.
Rhymes for pausing
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What does “pausing” mean?
The word “pausing” means the act of briefly stopping an activity. In plain terms, the action of taking a short break or halt — the "-ing" form of pause.
How do you use “pausing” in a sentence?
Here is “pausing” used in a sentence: “A little pausing between sentences makes a speech easier to follow.”
What part of speech is “pausing”?
“Pausing” is a noun.
What is the meaning of pausing?
"pausing" (noun) means the act of briefly stopping an activity.
