pace

pace
pace1 [peɪs]
noun
1》 a single step taken when walking or running.
    ↘a gait of a horse, especially one of the recognized trained gaits.
2》 speed or rate of motion, development, or change.
    ↘Cricket the state of a wicket as affecting the speed of the ball.
verb
1》 walk at a steady speed, especially without a particular destination and as an expression of anxiety.
    ↘measure (a distance) by walking it and counting the number of steps taken.
    ↘(of a trained horse) move with a distinctive lateral gait in which both legs on the same side are lifted together.
2》 move or develop (something) at a particular rate or speed.
    ↘lead (another runner in a race) in order to establish a competitive speed.
3》 (pace oneself) do something at a restrained and steady rate or speed.
Phrases
keep pace with move, develop, or progress at the same speed as.
off the pace behind the leader or leading group in a race or contest.
put someone through their paces make someone demonstrate their abilities.
stand (or stay) the pace be able to keep up with another or others.
Derivatives
-paced adjective
Origin
ME: from OFr. pas, from L. passus 'stretch (of the leg)'.
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pace2 ['pα:tʃeɪ, 'peɪsi]
preposition with due respect to.
Origin
L., lit. 'in peace', ablative of pax.

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