change of pace

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Definitions of change of pace words

noun change of pace variation in tempo or mood, in the presentation of acts in a variety show, etc. 3
noun change of pace change-up 3
noun change of pace a temporary shift or variation in a normal routine or regular pattern of activity: Reading a mystery novel has been a real change of pace for me. 1
noun change of pace Also called change-up [cheynj-uhp] /ˈtʃeɪndʒˌʌp/ (Show IPA). Baseball. a ball that is thrown by a pitcher with the same motion as for a fastball but that travels with less speed, making the pitch more difficult for the batter to time. 1
noun change of pace refreshing deviation from the usual 1

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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