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Another word for pause

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Verb

  1. To stop temporarily and remain, as if reluctant to leave

    See also:

    continue

  2. To be irresolute in acting or doing

    See also:

    decide

Noun

  1. A cessation of continuity or regularity

    See also:

    continue

  2. The act of hesitating or state of being hesitant

    See also:

    decide

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Another word for pause

Noun

  1. A break

    See also:

    recess

    Antonyms:

  2. Temporary inaction

    Antonyms:
Verb
  1. See also:

    hesitate

Idioms:

    give one pause

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Sentence Examples

  • It also revealed something that gave her pause for thought.

  • There was a long pause before she sensed him change forms behind her.

  • Pause here to take a breath.

  • There was a pause, then his uncle's familiar, strained voice.

  • At the pause, Damian knew they were all looking at the geospatial depiction.

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