PAUSES

6 letters 8 Scrabble points

Definition of PAUSES

noun

  1. A button whose functions are pausing and resuming something, such as a DVD player, a video game or a computer.

noun

  1. A temporary stop or rest; an intermission of action; interruption; suspension; cessation.

    Synonyms: hiatus moratorium recess

  2. A short time for relaxing and doing something else.

    Synonyms: break holiday recess

  3. Hesitation; suspense; doubt.

    Synonyms: vacillation wavering
Related words: break holiday recess hiatus moratorium recess vacillation wavering
verb

  1. To take a temporary rest, take a break for a short period after an effort.

  2. To interrupt an activity and wait.

    "When telling the scary story, he paused for effect."

  3. To hesitate; to hold back; to delay.

Source: Wiktionary

Word Details

Letters P A U S E S
Length 6 letters
Scrabble Score 8 points

Anagrams of PAUSES

Words that use the same letters:

UPASES

Words Containing "PAUSES"

DIAPAUSES MENOPAUSES

Words Ending with "PAUSES"

DIAPAUSES MENOPAUSES