Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pause.
How to pronounce pause:
US
Pause - as a noun
A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11intermission14interruption14suspension12Hypernyms (Closely Related)
interval11time intervalHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Pause - as a verb
Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
Example: "The speaker paused"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hesitate11Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cease an action temporarily
Example: "We pause for station identification"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11intermit10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
break upcut offdisrupt10interrupt11Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He took a pause before answering the question."
"There was a brief pause in the conversation."
"She pressed the pause button on the remote control."
"After a long pause, he continued his speech."
"The conductor signaled a pause in the music."
Word Game Points
Is PAUSE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pause is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAUSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.
Is PAUSE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pause is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAUSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is PAUSE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pause is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAUSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
