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Uncommonpausing
The correct spelling is pausing.
How to pronounce pausing
verb
Say it like: Pau-sin-g
The correct spelling is pausing. 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”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
- 2.To interrupt an activity and wait.
- 3.To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
- 4.To halt the play or playback of, temporarily, so that it can be resumed from the same point.
- 5.To consider; to reflect.
noun
- 1.A pause.
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