Words / A2

PAYS/peɪs/

Pace is the speed of walking or working: a slow pace, at your own pace, keep pace with. Speed is a wider cousin (cars, internet). Step is one movement of the foot. Peace is a different word (no war / calm) — same sound in some accents? No: pace /peɪs/ vs peace /piːs/. Do not write pace when you mean peace, or pass.

Meaning

The speed at which you walk, work, or happen.

Examples

• “Walk at a slow pace if the path is icy.”
• “Walk at a gentle pace on the hill path.”
• “The course lets beginners learn at their own pace.”

Good to know

a slow pace / at your own pace. Wider: speed. Mix-up: peace (/piːs/).

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