Pace ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Pace ( noun )

1. The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.
2. A person"s or animal"s manner of moving.
3. A unit of length equal to 30 inches (approximately 76 cm).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french pas "step", from latin passus "step", from pandere "spread out, extend".

Examples:

1. He set a brisk pace.
2. She walked at a leisurely pace.
3. The pace of the music.
4. The pace of the game.
5. The pace of the work.

(As a verb)

Pace ( verb )

1. The rate at which someone or something moves or operates.
2. A person"s or animal"s manner of moving.
3. A unit of length equal to 30 inches (approximately 76 cm).

Origin:

Middle english: from old french pas "step", from latin passus "step", from pandere "spread out, extend".

Examples:

1. He set a brisk pace.
2. She walked at a leisurely pace.
3. The pace of the music.
4. The pace of the game.
5. The pace of the work.