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pace · noun

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pace

B2 U the speed at which someone or something moves or does something

Dictionary examples:

a slow/fast pace

I don't like the pace of modern life.

These changes seem to be happening at too fast a pace.

Learner example:

I am living at a much faster pace. (First Certificate in English; B2; Chinese)

keep pace with sb/sth

C1 to move or develop at the same speed as someone or something else

Dictionary example:

We have to keep pace with the changing times.

Learner example:

It was first published a century ago and what amazes people most is that [it] keeps pace with the development of the country without leaving out references to our history and tradition. (Certificate in Advanced English; C1; Greek)

pace · verb

/peɪs/

pace yourself

C2 to be careful not to do something too quickly so that you do not get too tired to finish it

Dictionary example:

You must learn to pace yourself if you want to win.

Learner example:

When people are so old, they begin to pace themselves with some difficulties. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; Spanish)

pace back and forth/around, etc.

C2 I to walk around because you are worried or excited about something

Dictionary examples:

She paced back and forth outside the courtroom.

He kept pacing up and down, glancing at his watch.

Learner example:

He was pacing up and down the entrance hall when finally he caught a glimpse of a person disappearing [a]round a corner. (Certificate of Proficiency in English; C2; German)