Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A short break in speaking or an activity, involving a temporary stop or halt
Pause
/pɔːz/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Examples:
He glanced at the white horse and paused.
Telmen pauses for dramatic effect.
And then pausing and getting no reply, finally adding:
Etymology:
The word pause originated in the late Middle English period, from Old French pausare, derived from the Latin word pausare meaning to halt or cease for a short time.
Usage Statistics:
23 mentions per 1 million words 
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