Word: PAUSE
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Definition of PAUSE
- A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.
- A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.
- A short time for relaxing and doing something else.
- Hesitation; suspense; doubt.
- To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.
- To interrupt an activity and wait.
"When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."
- To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "pause" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "pause" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PAUSE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is PAUSE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in PAUSE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing PAUSE:
- # the pause effect
- # master of pause
- # playing with pause
- # in terms of pause
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