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pacing Meaning & Definition

/ˈpeɪsɪŋ/

What Does Pacing Mean?

As a verb, pacing means present participle and gerund of pace. As a noun, it means The act of moving in paces, or their arrangement or timing.

Pacing in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Pronunciation/ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
Synonymstempo
Pluralpacings

Pacing Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of pace

Pacing as a Noun

  1. The act of moving in paces, or their arrangement or timing.
  2. (narrative) The speed at which a story is told.

Verb

  1. To walk back and forth in a small distance.
  2. To set the speed in a race.
  3. To measure by walking.

Synonyms of Pacing

Pacing synonyms and antonyms →

Word Forms & Grammar

pacing

pacing (plural pacings)

Words That Rhyme With Pacing

Quick Answers About Pacing

Is pacing a verb or a noun?

Pacing is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for pacing?

You can replace pacing with words such as tempo. See the full list of pacing synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of pacing?

The plural of pacing is pacings.

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