Pausing

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This word is acceptable for play in the US & UK dictionaries that are being used in the following games:

Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License
  • v. Present participle of pause.
  • The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  • n. A pause; a temporary stoppage.
  • Word Usage
    "Boeing Co., still struggling with workmanship issues from a major Italian supplier, is again pausing factory deliveries of components for the new 787 Dreamliner while the latest problems are resolved."
    Verb Form
    paused    pauses    pausing   
    Cross Reference
    Variant
    hold   
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    stop    suspension    cessation    interruption    hesitation    suspence    doubt    hesitate    intermit    stay   
    Rhyme
    Words with the same terminal sound
    Claus    Dawes    applause    because    cause    clause    claws    daws    draws    flaws   
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    silence    sigh    whisper    hesitation    interval    nod    gesture    delay    glance    breath