pause

Meanings

• Noun

  A brief stop or interruption in an ongoing activity or process.

  - "Let's take a pause to reflect on our decisions."
  - "The conductor signaled for a pause in the symphony."
  - "During the presentation, there was a power pause that lasted for a few seconds."

• Noun

  A symbol used in music to indicate a momentary silence.

  - "The musician took a pause in the middle of the song to let the audience clap."
  - "The composer marked several pauses in the score for dramatic effect."

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Pronunciation

1. /pɔz/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

break , holiday , recess , hiatus , moratorium , recess , vacillation , wavering

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pause
brakes , akes , shakes

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. paws () : The feet of an animal
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pause that leads to same result
pause , pauses , paused , pausing , give (someone) pause , give pause , give someone pause , give (someone) pause for thought , give pause for thought , give someone pause for thought , without pause

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Old French word 'passer', meaning 'to pass', 'to go'. A pause is a passing or stopping for a moment.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that the longest recorded pause in a film was 10 minutes long? It was in the 1968 film '2001: A Space Odyssey' during the famous 'Star Gate' sequence.

2. In music, the longest recorded pause was 2 minutes and 20 seconds, which was used in the 1967 recording of 'The Rite of Spring' by Igor Stravinsky.

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Related Concepts

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1. intermission: A break in the middle of a performance, often used for refreshments or to allow performers to rest.

2. hiatus: A break or interruption in a series, sequence, or activity.

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Culture

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The pause has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to create suspense, add drama, and convey emotion. In literature, authors often use pauses to allow characters to reflect or consider their next move. In music, pauses are used to create tension and release, and to allow the audience to appreciate the beauty of a melody. In art, pauses can be represented through the use of blank spaces or empty canvases.

How to Memorize "pause"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a red stop sign, or a traffic light that has turned red. Visualize yourself pressing the brake pedal in your car and coming to a complete stop.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pause' with the word 'breath'. Just as we take a breath to pause and reflect, we can also take a pause in our daily activities to gather our thoughts.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Please Use A Second' to remember the definition of a pause. P - Pause, U - Use, A - A Second.

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