pace synonyms

pace

n.

step, velocity, movement; see speed.

change of pace

variation, alteration, diversity; see change 2.

go through one's paces

show one's abilities, perform, exhibit; see display 1.

keep pace (with)

go at the same speed, maintain the same rate of progress, keep up with; see equal.

off the pace

out of first place, behind the leader, trailing after; see behind 3.

put through one's paces

challenge, put to the test, run through a routine; see test 1.

set the pace

begin, initiate, establish criteria; see lead 1.

pace

v.

  1. To stride

    walk, tread, traverse, travel, walk the floor, pace back and forth; see also walk 1.

  2. To measure by pacing

    determine, pace off, step off; see measure 1.

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