Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Pausing.
Pausing - 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)
Pausing - 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
"The pausing during his speech made it difficult to follow his train of thought."
"The actor's dramatic pausing added tension to the scene."
"I could hear the pausing of the music before the chorus began."
"The pausing between each drumbeat gave the song a unique rhythm."
"Her pausing in the middle of the story left us all curious about what would happen next."
Word Game Points
Is PAUSING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, pausing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
PAUSING has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is PAUSING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, pausing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordPAUSING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is PAUSING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, pausing is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordPAUSING has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
