Pausing Synonyms and Antonyms

To stop temporarily and remain, as if reluctant to leave
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. waiting
  2. tarrying
  3. staying
  4. lingering
  5. biding
  6. abiding
Antonyms:
  1. proceeding
  2. persisting
  3. continuing
  4. restarting

Pausing Sentence Examples

  • Katie glanced up, the needle pausing in mid air.

  • He approached and circled her, pausing behind her.

  • He returned his attention to the mirror, pausing briefly to speak.

  • She searched through the pages, pausing to examine the flower.

  • She neared him as she spoke, pausing close enough that she had to crane her head back to meet his gaze.

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