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'pause' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'pause' with 8 example sentences.


pause noun

: a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something

: temporary inactivity

pause verb

: interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing

: cease an action temporarily


  • He spoke for ten minutes without a pause.
  • In music or speaking, a pause is frequently used for dramatic effect.
  • He paused to look at the poster.
  • Let's take a pause. I cannot continue any longer.
  • My fingers pronounce every word, every pause and every accent.
  • The speaker paused and then went on talking again.
  • He paused the film and went to the toilet.
  • Her husband occasionally pauses mid-sentence, and then simply leaves.
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