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paused

The correct spelling is paused.

How to pronounce paused

/pɑzd/
verb

IPA: /pɑzd/

Say it like: Pau-sed

The correct spelling is paused. To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort. For example: "When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

Usage Examples

When telling the scary story, he paused for effect.

to pause a song, a video, or a computer game

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
  2. 2.To interrupt an activity and wait.
  3. 3.To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
  4. 4.To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.
  5. 5.To consider; to reflect.

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