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1. pause

verb. ['ˈpɔz'] interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing.

Etymology

  • pause (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • pausa (Latin)

Rhymes with Pause

  • withdraws
  • laidlaw's
  • straws
  • mccaw's
  • macaws
  • inlaws
  • guffaws
  • because
  • applause
  • prause
  • ocaw's
  • glaus
  • flaws
  • draws
  • draus
  • claws
  • clause
  • claus'
  • claus
  • brause
  • waugh's
  • was
  • thaws
  • tawes
  • sias
  • shaw's
  • saws
  • sause
  • saus
  • paws

How do you pronounce pause?

Pronounce pause as pɔz.

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2. pause

verb. ['ˈpɔz'] cease an action temporarily.

Etymology

  • pause (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • pausa (Latin)

4. pause

noun. ['ˈpɔz'] temporary inactivity.

Etymology

  • pause (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
  • pausa (Latin)