Definitions For Pause
noun
- Temporary inactivity
- A time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
- A temporary stop : a period of time in which something is stopped before it is started again
- A control that you use when you want to stop a recorded song, movie, etc., for a short time
- The sign ·̑ that is placed over or under a musical note, rest, etc., to show that it should be held longer than usual
verb
- Cease an action temporarily
- Interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
- To stop doing something for a short time before doing it again
- To cause (a recorded song, movie, etc.) to stop for a short time by pushing a button on a device
Is Pause a Scrabble Word?
Words With Friends
YES
Scrabble US
YES
Scrabble UK
YES
English International (SOWPODS)
YES
Scrabble Global
YES
Enable1 Dictionary
YES
Points in Different Games
Scrabble
7
Words with Friends
9
The word Pause is worth 7 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends
Examples of Pause in a Sentence
- There was a brief pause in the conversation.
- After a pause the teacher continued the lesson.
- He hit pause on the player and explained the significance of the song's lyrics.
- She paused for a few seconds before crossing the street.
- We paused briefly to look at the scenery.
- He talked for over an hour without pausing.