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pace
Noun
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The pace of something is how fast it moves.
The pace of change has been very, very slow.
Today, the pace of life is so much faster than it used to be.
They were frustrated at the pace of development that was taking place there.
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Somebody's pace is their speed, usually walking.
He quickened his pace, almost running.
The man's long legs forced Kev to pick up his pace.
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A pace is the distance between your feet when you walk.
She stopped three paces from the table.
pace
Verb
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Walk back and forth in a small space.
Groups of men, in all imaginable attitudes, were lying, standing, sitting, or pacing up and down.
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Set the speed in a race.
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Measure by walking.
pace
Preposition
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Contrary to the opinion of; Used to express polite disagreement
Nor, pace Bush, must all countries be with America or against it.
maker
Noun
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A maker is someone who makes stuff.
Harley Davidson is a maker of motorcycles.